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Definition of firelight

firelight

/ˈfaɪɚˌlaɪt/
fire · light
Plural:firelights
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Adjective:firelit
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• noun

1

The light or warm glow produced by a burning fire, especially in a hearth or campfire.

Example

"They sat around the hearth and read old stories by the flickering firelight."

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• Nearby Words

firehall
firehose
firehouse
firelight
firelighter
firelike
fireline

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'fire' (from Old English 'fyr') and 'light' (from Old English 'leoht').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Firelight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/firelight
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