English Explanatory Dictionary

tealight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.

Pronunciation

/ˈtiˌlaɪt/ En-us-tealight.oga

Word forms

tealight tealights tea light tea-light tealite

Etymology

From tea + light, since they are sometimes used to keep a teapot warm. Compare Dutch theelicht (“tealight”), German Teelicht (“tealight”).

Synonyms

tea candle
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