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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On Sunday night, members of the community gathered for a candlelight vigil at Lippitt Memorial Park to honor the victims of Saturday’s mass shooting.
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Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025
On a recent visit to Stissing House—a historic tavern in Pine Plains, New York, and the host of every brand event on my radar in 2025—flickering candlelight cast a warm glow on my scallops swimming in green garlic butter.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
From a rustic centerpiece glowing with candlelight to faux wreath charger plates that instantly feel festive, these are my handpicked tabletop finds from Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Amazon, and more — all timeless, inviting, and starting at just $8.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The first hint of chill in the air makes the candlelight glow warmer.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 13 Dec. 2025
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Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025
On a recent visit to Stissing House—a historic tavern in Pine Plains, New York, and the host of every brand event on my radar in 2025—flickering candlelight cast a warm glow on my scallops swimming in green garlic butter.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
From a rustic centerpiece glowing with candlelight to faux wreath charger plates that instantly feel festive, these are my handpicked tabletop finds from Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Amazon, and more — all timeless, inviting, and starting at just $8.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The first hint of chill in the air makes the candlelight glow warmer.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 13 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 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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