tea light

Small warming candle

A tea light is a small, squat candle in a thin metal or plastic cup, designed to burn for several hours.

Tea lights are used in decorative holders, under fondue pots or food warmers, and in aromatherapy diffusers.

The name comes from their traditional use for keeping teapots warm.

candle

wick

Fuel-drawing cord

  • waxPliable waterproof substance
  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • votiveOffered in devotion

paraffin · beeswax · soy wax · burn · melting · flicker · holder · glass cup · metal cup · floating

ambiance

glow

Steady, soft light

mood · intimate · romantic · dim · evening · relaxation · tranquil · serene · flickering · accent

decoration

centerpiece

Decorative table focal point

pathway · wedding · reception · memorial · vigil · mason jar · hurricane glass · arrangement · display · mantel

scented

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

cinnamon · citrus · jasmine · rose · sandalwood · eucalyptus · peppermint · bergamot · lemongrass · seasonal

Categories
Opposites
candle size and burn time

tea lightpillar candle

Thick freestanding wax cylinder

taper · dinner candle · seven-day candle · vigil candle · taper candle

light source intensity

tea lightsearchlight

Focused lamp for distance

floodlight · spotlight · bonfire · beacon · stadium light

Family

tealight, tealights

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G