candle

[kan-dl] / ˈkæn dl /

NOUN

taper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

torch

STRONG

dip flambeau rushlight

WEAK

bougie

Example Sentences

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The daily chart shows the stock falling every day last week with a bearish engulfing candle on March 30.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Invesco QQQ Trust began to show signs of weariness last October, notably with a doji candle on Oct.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The fund is now 27% off its most recent 52 week high after a doji candle printed on Sept. 18.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Nothing may ever hold a candle to that evening against Denmark, but this was a bit of a letdown.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Aunt Hila tried again without success to swipe the candle from his hands.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny