Roman Candle

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊmən ˈkændəl/

Definitions of Roman candle

noun a type of firework that shoots out colored balls of fire in quick succession

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a Roman candle at the fireworks show.

A2 My little brother loves to watch Roman candles light up the sky.

B1 It is important to follow safety instructions when using a Roman candle.

B2 The Roman candle shot colorful sparks into the air, mesmerizing the crowd.

C1 The pyrotechnician carefully coordinated the timing of each Roman candle in the display.

C2 The intricate design of the Roman candle added an extra layer of artistry to the fireworks show.

Examples of Roman candle in a Sentence

formal The Roman candle is a type of firework that shoots out multiple colorful balls of fire.

informal We lit up a Roman candle at the party and it was so cool!

slang Let's bring some Roman candles to the beach bonfire tonight.

figurative Her words shot out like a Roman candle, bright and explosive.

Grammatical Forms of Roman candle

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

Origin and Evolution of Roman candle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'Roman candle' originated from the practice of using candles for illumination in ancient Rome.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of fireworks that emits colorful sparks and flames, the term 'Roman candle' has evolved to also refer to a type of firework that shoots flaming balls into the air.