gaslight

Definition

A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).

Etymology

From gas (“flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel”) + light.

Example Sentences

• "He was renovated and refreshed, his soul was strengthened, and his countenance waxed cheerful, and he began to feel like himself again, under the brown canopy of metropolitan smoke, and among the cabs and gaslights."
• "Open the windows once in awhile^([sic]) and give the air a chance to circulate in and out. In the evening, do not forget that the lamps and gaslights are using up a goodly supply of oxygen also—so freshen things up a little, once in awhile."
• "A year since I strained my eyes very severely, and have never dared to use them much since by gaslight."