candle

noun
UK: /ˈkændl/
US: /ˈkændəl/

  1. A stick of wax with a string through the middle that you burn to give light.

    1. I lit a candle in my room for some light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The power went out, so we had to use candles to see around the house. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that provides inspiration or guidance.

    1. She has always been a candle in the darkness for her friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. His unwavering optimism served as a candle, guiding us through difficult times. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

taper light inspiration guide
candle verb

  1. To examine eggs to see if they are developing properly.

    1. Farmers candle eggs to ensure good quality before selling them. [ ] [ ]
    2. The technician used a candling lamp to candle the eggs in the incubator. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "candle" in English means: A stick of wax with a string through the middle that you burn to give light., Something that provides inspiration or guidance..

The phonetic transcription of "candle" is /ˈkændl/ in British English and /ˈkændəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "candle": taper, light, inspiration, guide.

Example usage of "candle": "I lit a candle in my room for some light.". More examples on the page.