candlelight

noun

can·dle·light ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt

: the light of a candle

: a soft artificial light

: the time for lighting candles : twilight

Example Sentences

at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll

Recent Examples on the Web The family plans to hold a candlelight vigil on what would have been her 29th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022 The San Jose State community planned to gather for a candlelight vigil in McWright’s honor at 6 p.m. at the scene of the crash, at 10th and Reed streets, according to the university.

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2022 The University of Arizona will hold a candlelight vigil Friday night in honor of Thomas Meixner, the professor killed on campus Wednesday.

Camila Pedrosa, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2022 This weekend, her family will host a candlelight vigil on that same spot.

oregonlive, 30 Sep. 2022 For the pair's rose gold and candlelight nuptials, Duggar wore a sweetheart neckline gown designed by Essense of Australia.

Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022 At sunset, a candlelight procession will be led by mojigangas to unveil a traditional altar.

Megha Mcswain, Chron, 25 Oct. 2022 There were candlelight vigils and police sifted through hundreds of false tips as the case captured the attention of the true-crime community.

CBS News, 20 Oct. 2022 The family is organizing a protest and candlelight vigil Saturday in Prince William’s Cloverdale Park.

Michael Laris, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 See More

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