what is candle
Full Definition of CANDLE. 1. : a usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned (as to give light, heat, or scent or for celebration or votive purposes). 2.3. : required effort, expense, or trouble âusually used in the phrase not worth the candle. 4.: candela.ull Definition of CANDLE. 1. : a usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned (as to give light, heat, or scent or for celebration or votive purposes). 2. 3.