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
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.
Common Word Combinations
blow out a candlebirthday candlecandle flamelight a candle
Related Words
flamewaxbirthdaylight
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