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Definition of candlewick

candlewick

/ˈkæn.dəl.wɪk/
can · dle · wick
Plural:candlewicks
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candlewick Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A soft, thick, loosely twisted cotton yarn (or the tufted fabric made with it) used to create raised, velvety patterns, especially on bedspreads and dressing gowns.

Example

"The guest room featured an heirloom white candlewick bedspread with intricate floral tufting."

2

The braided or twisted cotton cord running through the center of a candle that draws up melted wax to sustain the flame.

Example

"Trimming the candlewick before lighting helps prevent black soot from accumulating on the glass jar."

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• Nearby Words

candlelit
candlemaker
candlestick
candlewick
candor
candy
candyfloss

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Old English as candelweoce, combining candel ('candle', from Latin candela) and weoce ('wick'). The textile sense emerged in the 19th century when soft, thick cotton yarn originally spun for candle wicks began to be stitched and cut into decorative tufted patterns on bedcovers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candlewick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candlewick
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