Wick

Pronunciation: /wɪk/

Definitions of wick

noun a cord or strand of loosely twisted, braided, or woven fibers in a candle, lamp, or oil stove that draws up fuel by capillary action to be burned

Example Sentences

A1 The candle wick was too short to light properly.

A2 She carefully trimmed the wick of the oil lamp before lighting it.

B1 The wick of the lantern needed to be replaced after burning for hours.

B2 The wick of the scented candle burned slowly, filling the room with a pleasant aroma.

C1 The artisan crafted a beautiful wick for the handmade beeswax candle.

C2 The intricate design of the wick in the luxury candle added to its overall appeal.

Examples of wick in a Sentence

formal The wick of the candle burned slowly as the room filled with a warm glow.

informal Make sure to trim the wick before lighting the candle so it burns evenly.

slang I love how this candle wick smells when it's burning.

figurative His temper was like a short wick, ready to explode at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of wick

• past tense: wicked
• plural: wicks
• comparative: wickeder
• superlative: wickedest
• present tense: wick
• future tense: will wick
• perfect tense: have wicked
• continuous tense: is wicking
• singular: wick
• positive degree: wick
• infinitive: to wick
• gerund: wicking
• participle: wicked

Origin and Evolution of wick

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wick' originated from Old English 'wice' or 'wicca', which referred to a pliable material used for lighting or igniting fires.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wick' evolved to specifically refer to a piece of cord or material in a candle or oil lamp that draws up fuel to be burned, rather than just any igniting material.