a stick-shaped piece of wax with a wick(=piece of string) in the middle of it that produces light as it slowly burns
Shall I light a candle?
As the power went out during the storm, Maria lit a scented candle to create a warm and comforting atmosphere in her home.
The dining table was adorned with elegant taper candles, casting a soft glow that added a touch of romance to the dinner party.
During the ceremony, the bride and groom symbolically lit a unity candle together, signifying the joining of their lives in marriage.
