firelight
firelight · firelights
The light of a fire, such as from a campfire or fireplaceThe light of a fire, such as from a campfire or fireplace.
UK/ˈfaɪə.laɪt/US/ˈfaɪɚ.laɪt/
» Mary's face looked ashen in the firelight.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The light of a fire, such as from a campfire or fireplace.
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
Examples
3 sentencesMary's face looked ashen in the firelight.
Chances are, the children will always remember the times they spent in the firelight at summer camp.
Her Ladyship’s pearls glistened in the firelight.
Origin
From Middle English fire liȝt, fyre lyghte, from Old English fȳrlēoht, equivalent to fireFrom Middle English fire liȝt, fyre lyghte, from Old English fȳrlēoht, equivalent to fire + light.
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Forms
plural: firelights| Singular | firelight |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable