candle
Translation
candle
Examples
She lit a candle.
She lit a candle.
The birthday cake had ten candles.
The birthday cake had ten candles.
Grammar Patterns
a ((candle)) a stick of wax with a wick She lit a candle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taper, light
Etymology
From Latin 'candela' (light, torch), which comes from 'candere' (to shine).
Memory Tips
Picture a candle giving off light in the dark, used for romantic dinners or power outages.