candle — A cylinder of wax with a wick in the middle that is lit to give light
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A cylinder of wax with a wick in the middle that is lit to give light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkændl/
Example Sentences
- The power went out, so we had to eat dinner by candlelight like medieval knights.
- She makes birthday wishes and blows out all twenty candles in one breath.
- My roommate bought so many scented candles, our dorm smells like a perfume factory explosion.
candle
NOUN[/ˈkændl/]
A cylinder of wax with a wick in the middle that is lit to give light
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'candela', meaning 'to shine' or 'to glow'. In ancient Rome, it referred to a block of wax used to illuminate the night, forming the basis for the modern English term.
Breakdown
candela (Latin: to shine, glow) → candle. The Latin root 'candela' directly evolved into the Old English and Middle English forms before settling into the modern English 'candle'.
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📝Examples
“The power went out, so we had to eat dinner by candlelight like medieval knights.”
“She makes birthday wishes and blows out all twenty candles in one breath.”
“My roommate bought so many scented candles, our dorm smells like a perfume factory explosion.”
“The church was filled with hundreds of candles for the ceremony.”
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