Simple Definition of kindling

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kindling

noun

: dry twigs, pieces of paper, etc., that burn easily and are used to start a fire
a pile of kindling

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“Kindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/kindling. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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