B1nounhome
US/ˈkæn.dəl/
UK/ˈkæn.dəl/
a stick of wax with a string in the middle that you burn to give light
In context
When the power went out, we ate dinner with a candle on the table.
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake and made a wish.
People lit candles on the street to remember the victims of the fire.
Words that go with candle
verb + noun
- light a candleWe light a candle on the family altar every evening.
- blow out the candlesMake a wish before you blow out the candles!
adjective + noun
- scented candleA scented candle makes the small bedroom smell like coffee.
noun + noun
- birthday candleWe couldn't find a lighter for the birthday candles.
- candle flameThe candle flame moved in the wind from the window.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please open the candle.Correct: Please light the candle.