candlelight

1. (archaic) The evening, when darkness falls and it is time to light candles.Examples: "Morning dress is that which is worn during business hours or at any time in any place, where semiformal dress is not required until candlelight or seven o'clock in the evening ."; "The attack finally ceased Monday morning, but "soon after candlelight, came on a most terrible bombardment and cannonade, on both sides, as if heaven and earth were engaged.""; "As Marie glances at the window, she sees that the day has gone; it is almost candlelight."archaicuncountableusually