Candle: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฏ๏ธ
candle
[ หkรฆndl ]
light source
A candle is a stick of wax with a string in the middle that burns to provide light.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She lit a candle during the power outage.
- The candle flickered in the dark room.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "candle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vela
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฎเคฌเคคเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kerze
๐ฎ๐ฉ lilin
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ลwieca
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใณใใซ
๐ซ๐ท bougie
๐ช๐ธ vela
๐น๐ท mum
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดู ุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ svรญฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ svieฤka
๐จ๐ณ ่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ sveฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ kerti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลam
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.