Synonyms and antonyms of Candles and other lights not using electricity in British Thesaurus

beacon (noun)

a bright light or fire that shines in the dark and is used as a signal to warn people against danger or to show them the way somewhere

candelabra (noun)

a large candlestick or light that holds several candles or small lights

candle (noun)

a stick of wax with a string in it called a wick that you burn to give light

candlestick (noun)

an object for holding a candle

chandelier (noun)

a large light that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for holding electric lights or candles

Chinese lantern (noun)

a decoration made of a light inside coloured paper, with a handle for carrying it

flare (noun)

a bright light or flame that burns steadily and is used as a signal in the dark

gaslight (noun)

an object that produces light by burning gas, mainly used during the 19th and early 20th centuries

jack-o’-lantern (noun)

an empty pumpkin with a face cut into it and a light inside that can be seen through the holes. Jack-o’-lanterns are usually made for Halloween.

Japanese lantern (noun)

a paper container with a light inside that people use as a decoration at outdoor parties

lamp (noun)

an oil or gas light, especially a small one, that you can carry

lantern (noun)

a light inside a transparent container with a handle for carrying it

spirit lamp (noun)

British a small lamp that burns alcohol to produce light

taper (noun)

a long thin candle

torch (noun)

a piece of wood with a flame at one end that is used to give light

will o’ the wisp (noun)

a blue light caused by burning gases that you sometimes see at night over wet ground