candle
word
/ˈkændəɫ/
KAN-duhl
/kˈændəl/
KAN-duhl
Definition
A candle is a stick or container of wax with a string in the middle that burns to give light. People use candles for light, decoration, religious events, or to create a calm mood.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a countable noun: 'a candle', 'three candles'. Common collocations include 'light a candle', 'blow out a candle', 'scented candle', and 'candlelight'. Do not confuse it with 'light' (the brightness) or 'lamp' (an electric light).
Spanish: velaPortuguese (BR): velaPortuguese (PT): velaChinese (Simplified): 蜡烛Chinese (Traditional): 蠟燭Hindi: मोमबत्तीArabic: شمعةBengali: মোমবাতিRussian: свечаJapanese: ろうそくVietnamese: nếnKorean: 양초Turkish: mumUrdu: موم بتیIndonesian: lilin
Example Sentences
There is a candle on the table.
basic
She lit a candle in the dark room.
basic
Please blow out the candle before you leave.
basic
This room would feel nicer with a candle burning.
natural
I bought a lavender candle for the bathroom.
natural
We ate dinner by candlelight during the power cut.
natural