candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 
Examples of candlelight in a Sentence
at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Swap out a roaring fire with the cozy glow of candlelight.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Over 130 candlelight vigils were scheduled across the country to speak out in protest of what organizers say is ICE's abuse of immigrant workers.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, under tonight’s mystifying astro-weather, chocolates and candlelight will not suffice.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candlelight
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt
1
: the light of a candle
2
: soft artificial light
candlelit
adjective
-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it
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