Meaning & use
candle
A stick of wax with a wick through the center, burned to produce light.
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She lit a candle on the dinner table to create a warm, cozy atmosphere.
The power went out, so they finished dinner by candle light instead.
A note on using this word
Common collocations include 'light a candle,' 'blow out a candle,' and 'candlelight' as a related noun.
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