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Wax-candle

noun
/wæks ˈkændəl/

Meaning

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

Example Sentences

We lit a wax candle during the power outage.

Synonyms

candle, taper

Antonyms

electric light, lamp

Collocations

light candle, blow out candle, candle flame, scented candle

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