What does "candle" mean?

"Candle" means: A stick of wax with a string that burns to give light. Example: "She blew out the candles on her birthday cake."

How do you say candle in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, candle is נר. In Spanish, it is vela.

How do you pronounce "candle"?

Candle is pronounced /ˈkændəl/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Candle — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

candle

/ˈkændəl/

noun

A stick of wax with a string that burns to give light

“She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.”

נר

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Candle is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A stick of wax with a string that burns to give light" In Hebrew, candle translates to נר.

Example Sentences

She blew out all the candles on her birthday cake in one breath.
The candle flickered in the gentle breeze.
Before electricity, people used candles to light their homes at night.

Did You Know? Candles have been around for over 5,000 years — ancient Egyptians made them from beeswax and animal fat. The flame of a candle burns at about 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit at the hottest part. Americans burn over 1 billion pounds of candle wax every year. Bee colonies must visit about 30 million flowers to make 1 pound of beeswax.