Meaning & use

candle

noun·Everyday

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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