English Explanatory Dictionary

candlewaster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One who consumes candles by staying up late reading and studying; a student.

Word forms

candlewaster candlewasters candle-waster

Etymology

From candle + waster.

Synonyms

scholar student

Related words

candle-wasting

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