firelight

noun

fire·​light ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌlīt 

: the light of a fire (as in a fireplace)

firelit

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌlit 

adjective

Examples of firelight in a Sentence

The firelight gave the room a warm glow.

At night, he read by firelight.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the flickering flame of firelight, the stutters take on a zoetrope effect, creating the illusion of rhinos in motion. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Greengrass moved that company through a handful of locations, recomposing them for each setup until a modest crowd read on screen as a revolt spilling across the capital, and shot the scenes in firelight, with takes that could last 15 or 20 minutes. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Evidence is needed to build a case for or against the role of firelight in promoting rich, spoken language in our species. — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

The cake is the centerpiece, its symmetrical lines and buttercream swirls glowing in firelight. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firelight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

firelight

noun

fire·​light ˈfī(ə)r-ˌlīt 

: the light of a fire and especially of one in a fireplace