Cresset

Cresset Definition

A metal cup or basket that holds combustible material, used as a torch or beacon for illumination, especially historically or in medieval contexts.

Primarily used in historical or literary contexts, uncommon in modern usage.

Cresset is a noun.

Cresset Synonyms

flambeau , lantern , torch

How To Use Cresset In A Sentence

1. The castle walls were lined with glowing cressets to light the night.
2. She carried a cresset through the dark hallways to find her way.
3. During medieval festivals, cressets were used to create a dramatic lighting effect.
4. The blacksmith hung a cresset near his forge to provide steady illumination.