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
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
Rev. John Kozar, quoted in The Pittsburgh (PA) Presscalled also votive
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Worshippers clad in black bowed their heads in prayer and lit votive candles to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.
—Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The office Swihart is moving into has stained glass blocks and bricks that appear to have had votive candles on them, based on stains on the bottom of some bricks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Romantic at-home Valentine’s Day essentials Set the perfect mood for a romantic Valentine’s Day at home with these votive candles.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
All that illuminated us were dozens of votive candles at the base of her feet, most bearing Guadalupe’s resplendent image.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The office Swihart is moving into has stained glass blocks and bricks that appear to have had votive candles on them, based on stains on the bottom of some bricks.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Romantic at-home Valentine’s Day essentials Set the perfect mood for a romantic Valentine’s Day at home with these votive candles.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
All that illuminated us were dozens of votive candles at the base of her feet, most bearing Guadalupe’s resplendent image.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for votive candle
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“Votive candle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/votive%20candle. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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