noun
candlelight
KAN-dl-lyt
noun
1
The soft light given off by a burning candle.
"They ate dinner by candlelight during the power outage."
2
Dusk, the time when candles were traditionally lit.
"By candlelight, the travellers finally reached the inn."
How to Use Candlelight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe warm, dim light a candle produces, often associated with romantic or cosy settings.
Common pairings
candlelight dinner
by candlelight
Word Forms
candlelights plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of candle + light, dating back to Old English.