votive candle

noun

plural votive candles
: a short thick candle used especially as a prayer offering or for decoration
Male and female patrons crowd together at small tables where flames wobble on colored votive candles.Rachel Hickerson
… in some parts of the church you still bake. A lot of churches have gotten rid of votive candles because of the soot and the heat.Rev. John Kozar, quoted in The Pittsburgh (PA) Press

called also votive

Examples of votive candle in a Sentence

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The Tomato Ambiance Set Flamingo Estate The Tomato Ambiance Set This limited-edition set includes six votive candles in the brand’s iconic Roma Heirloom scent. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024 These mercury glass trees from Better Homes & Gardens can be placed over an electric votive candle to emit a soft glow in any space. Shea Simmons, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Skull votive candles: These decor items are guaranteed to uplevel your space. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 On Wednesday, Feliciano visited the lobby of her brother’s building, where neighbors have set up a memorial of votive candles. Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for votive candle 

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of votive candle was in 1608

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“Votive candle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/votive%20candle. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

votive candle

noun
1
: a candle lit in devotion or gratitude
2
: a small squat candle

called also votive

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