Synonyms for

Candle

Verb / ˈkændʌl / Another word for candle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick which is lit to produce light as it burns

Synonyms & similar words

cd taper candela waxlight standardcandle taper wick rushlight tealight candela illuminant lantern lamp light flare torches beacon lanthorn cresset candelabrum chandelier sconce candlestick

Synonyms by register

Informal

light lamp

Literary

taper luminary

Antonyms

darkness gloom obscurity shadow night

Common collocations

  • light a candle
  • blow out a candle
  • candle wax
  • candle holder
  • scented candle
  • birthday candle
  • candle flame
  • candle light

Word family

noun candle
verb candle

Usage note

While 'candle' is a common noun, its verb form 'to candle' refers specifically to inspecting eggs by holding them up to a light source.

Example sentences

  1. I love the smell of vanilla candles.
  2. We use candles during power outages.
  3. My birthday cake had ten candles on it.
  4. She blew out the candles and made a wish.
  5. The candles flickered in the breeze.

Quotes

  • "Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
  • "The candle loses nothing by lighting another candle."
  • "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."

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