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firelight

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪə.laɪt/
  • US: /ˈfaɪɚ.laɪt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The light of a fire, such as from a campfire or fireplace.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: light, visible light, visible radiation

History

Etymology

From Middle English fire liȝt, fyre lyghte, from Old English fȳrlēoht, equivalent to fire + light.