Candle: meaning, definitions and examples

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candle

 

[ หˆkรฆndl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

light source

A candle is a stick of wax with a string in the middle that burns to provide light.

Synonyms

candelabrum, lantern, torch

Examples of usage

  • She lit a candle during the power outage.
  • The candle flickered in the dark room.
Context #2 | Noun

decorative item

A candle can also refer to a decorative item made of wax that is often scented and used for ambiance or relaxation.

Synonyms

candlestick, pillar candle, votive candle

Examples of usage

  • She placed scented candles around the bathtub for a relaxing bath.
  • The candle on the dining table added a warm glow to the room.
Context #3 | Verb

lighting a candle

To candle means to ignite a candle to produce light or create a certain atmosphere.

Synonyms

ignite, light, spark

Examples of usage

  • She carefully candled each candle on the birthday cake.
  • He candled the room to create a romantic ambiance.

Translations

Translations of the word "candle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฎเคฌเคคเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kerze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lilin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wieca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒณใƒ‰ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bougie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘์ดˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู…ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรญฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svieฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œก็ƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sveฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kerti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vela

Etymology

The word 'candle' originated from the Latin word 'candela', meaning 'a light'. Candles have been used for centuries as a source of light before the invention of electricity. They hold significance in various cultures and traditions, symbolizing hope, remembrance, and celebration.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,338 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.