B2nounhistorysport
US/tɔːrtʃ/
UK/tɔːtʃ/
a stick with burning material at one end, carried to give light
In context
Guards carried torches along the dark stone corridor.
The runner lit the Olympic torch to open the Games.
The old teacher passed the torch to a younger colleague last year.
Words that go with torch
verb + noun
- light a torchHe had to light a torch to explore the cave.
- pass the torchThe founder will pass the torch to her son next year.
- carry a torchVillagers carried a torch in the night parade.
adjective + noun
- Olympic torchThousands lined the street to see the Olympic torch.
- burning torchA burning torch lit the entrance.
noun + noun
- torch relayThe torch relay crossed the whole country.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I used a torch from my phone to find the keys.Correct: I used the flashlight on my phone to find the keys.