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candles

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkændəɫz// UK //kˈændəlz// can·dles

n. sticks of wax with a string inside that you burn to give light. People often use them for decoration or on birthday cakes.

n. cylindrical blocks of wax or tallow with an embedded wick that is ignited to provide illumination or fragrance.


SIMPLE

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

CONTEXTUAL

During the power cut, we lit several candles to see our way around the living room.

COMPLEX

The dining table was elegantly set with silver cutlery and tall white candles that cast a soft, flickering glow across the room.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to lighting or decoration; the singular form refers to one individual unit.

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