dinner candle
Mealtime wax light
A dinner candle is a tall, slender candle designed to fit in a candlestick holder and burn during a meal.
The standard taper shape—narrow enough for formal holders, tall enough to last through dinner—distinguishes it from votive candles, pillars, or tea lights.
She lit the dinner candles before the guests arrived.
- taperNarrow gradually toward point
- flameBurning gas made visible
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- wickFuel-drawing cord
- glowSteady, soft light
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candle type/form
dinner candlevotive candle
Small ritual offering light
votive · tea light · pillar candle · jar candle · floating candle
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