candle
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A stick of wax with a string through the middle that is burned to give light.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She lit a _____ when the power went out."
Answer: candle
In your own words, what does "candle" mean?
A stick of wax with a string through the middle that is burned to give light.
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