Definition

Noun: A cylindrical object, typically made of wax, with a central cord (wick) designed to be lit to provide light. It is synonymous with a candle.

Usage

This term is a somewhat formal or old-fashioned synonym for "candle." It is used to describe the object itself. - The room was illuminated only by the gentle glow of a single wax light. - In the 19th century, wax lights were a primary source of artificial lighting.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Literary Context: The term "wax light" is often found in historical texts, period literature, or descriptive writing to evoke a specific time period or atmosphere.
  • The knight's face was shadowed in the flickering light of the wax light on the table.

Variants and Related Words

• Candle (n): The most common and modern term for a wax light.
• Taper (n): A long, slender candle.
• Wax (n): The material from which a wax light is made.
• Wick (n): The central cord of a wax light that is lit.

Synonyms

• Candle
• Taper (specific type)
• Dip (an old term for a simple candle)

Related Phrases

• Burn the candle at both ends: To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too much.
  • She's been burning the candle at both ends to finish her project.
• Not worth the candle: Not justifying the cost or effort involved.
  • The profit from such a small job is not worth the candle.

Noun

1. stick of wax with a wick in the middle