torch- root words — words with the torch- root

The root torch- comes from Latin torqua, meaning twisted thing (of wax). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including torchlight. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the torch- root

Explore words with torch- — words containing the torch- root and sharing its sense of "twisted thing (of wax)". Examples include torchlight. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does torch- mean?

The torch- root means twisted thing (of wax), from Latin torqua. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.