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tea light

British  

noun

  1. a small round candle in a disposable metal container

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The family friendly event will include an educational component and provide attendees with tea light candles.

From Los Angeles Times

Rose had gone to the supermarket, leaving her four boys at the rented home before a cigarette or tea light in the living room sparked a fire.

From BBC

Led by Monet Carter-Mixon, the sister of Manuel Ellis, protesters slowly walked closer to the mural to place yellow roses and tea light candles.

From Seattle Times

I’m sure my anti-bougie bias has something to do with the inordinate number of candles stacked floor-to-ceiling in our hall closet, thanks to my better half’s soft spot for high-end pillars, tapers, votives and the occasional tea light.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire brigades advise putting candles out before you leave a room and before bed; keeping them away from flammable materials, pets and children; and that tea light holders can make surfaces meltingly hot.

From BBC