kindling

noun
UK: /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
US: /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/

  1. Small sticks or twigs used to start a fire.

    1. We gathered kindling to start the campfire quickly.
    2. He used dry leaves and kindling to get the fire burning brightly in the hearth.

Synonyms

fuel tinder rousing
kindling noun

  1. Material that can be easily ignited to start a fire.

    1. The dry grass served as kindling for our small bonfire.
    2. Using paper as kindling, she quickly ignited the logs in the fireplace during the cold winter.

  2. The action of starting or stirring up something, like an emotion or idea.

    1. Her speech was kindling for debate among the students.
    2. The old photograph was kindling to a flood of memories from his childhood.
kindling verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'to kindle', meaning to ignite or arouse.

    1. He is kindling the fire with small pieces of wood.
    2. The speaker was kindling a sense of hope and unity within the crowd with his powerful words.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "kindling": fuel, tinder, rousing.

Example usage of "kindling": "We gathered kindling to start the campfire quickly.". More examples on the page.