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Definition of tealight

tealight

/ˈtiː.laɪt/
tea · light
Plural:tealights
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• noun

1

A small, short, wide candle encased in a thin metal or plastic cup so that the wax can liquefy completely while lit, originally used to keep a teapot warm and now widely used for decorative lighting.

Example

"She arranged several scented tealights along the mantelpiece to create a warm, relaxing atmosphere."

• Rhymes for tealight

• Nearby Words

teakettle
teakwood
teal
tealight
team
teamaker
teammate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century from 'tea' and 'light', referring to the candle's original function in teapot warmers.

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