1. plural of taper; thin candles or gradually narrowing shapes

1. third person singular present of taper; becomes gradually thinner toward one end
2. gradually decreases in amount, intensity, or degree

Examples

• The church altar was lit with tall white tapers.
• She bought decorative tapers for the dinner party.
• The road tapers to a single lane ahead.
• His enthusiasm tapers off after the first week.
• The medication dosage tapers gradually over time.
• The tower tapers toward its pointed top.
• Interest in the project tapers as deadlines approach.