Candle

Pronunciation: /ˈkændl/

Definitions of candle

noun a cylindrical piece of wax with a wick in the middle that gives off light when it is burned

Example Sentences

A1 I lit a candle to create a cozy atmosphere.

A2 She blew out the candle before going to bed.

B1 The candle flickered in the gentle breeze.

B2 The scented candle filled the room with a pleasant aroma.

C1 The candle was made of beeswax and had a long burning time.

C2 The candlelight cast a warm glow over the dinner table.

Examples of candle in a Sentence

formal The candle flickered softly in the dimly lit room.

informal I love the cozy atmosphere created by a candle burning.

slang Let's light a candle and chill out tonight.

figurative Her passion for justice burned like a candle in the darkness.

Grammatical Forms of candle

• past tense: candled
• plural: candles
• comparative: more candle
• superlative: most candle
• present tense: candles
• future tense: will candle
• perfect tense: have candled
• continuous tense: is candling
• singular: candle
• positive degree: candle
• infinitive: to candle
• gerund: candling
• participle: candled

Origin and Evolution of candle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'candle' originated from the Latin word 'candela', which means 'light' or 'torch'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'candle' has retained its basic meaning of a source of light, but its usage has expanded to include decorative and scented varieties.