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Definition of candle
candle
/ˈkæn.dəl/
can · dle
Plural:candles
•Past Simple:candled
•Past Participle:candled
•Present Participle:candling
candle Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
2
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
A cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that is lit to produce light as it burns.
Example
"She lit a scented candle to create a relaxing atmosphere in the living room."
2
A historically used unit of luminous intensity, now largely replaced by the candela.
Example
"The antique projector's beam was rated at several thousand candles."
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1
To examine (an egg) for freshness or embryonic development by holding it before a bright light.
Example
"The farmer carefully candled the incubated eggs to check for developing chicks."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'candel', an early Germanic borrowing from Latin 'candela' (a light, torch), derived from 'candere' (to shine).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candle