{# Single source of truth for the GA4 page_type dimension. Must stay ABOVE extra_head: synonymguide configures gtag inside that block and reads this global, while syllablesworld configures it at the end of . #}

Synonyms for

Wicks

Noun / wɪks / Another word for wicks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

thin, twisted thread or cord used as a wick, especially in a candle.

Synonyms & similar words

taper wick cord string thread fuse twine strand rope cotton raffia flax jute sisal hemp wool yarn candlewick wicking tow

Compare "wicks" with another word →

Example sentences

  1. She lit the candle's wick with a match.
  2. The wick burned down quickly.
  3. The candle had a long wick.
  4. The wick was too short to light.
  5. The wick was made of cotton.

Quotes

  • Let your heart be like a wick that, first, feels the spark igniting it and then, out of the blue, becomes the flame.
  • The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.
  • A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words