Synonyms for rushlight
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A type of inexpensive candle formed by soaking the dried pith of the rush plant in fat or grease, which emits light for a relatively short period of time.
Forms
- Plural
- rushlights → candles…
Example sentences
- candle In cooking we cannot hold a candle to the Chinese.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| rushlight | rising | |
| candle | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- candle2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (candle2 = 2 syllables).