candelabra

noun

can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə How to pronounce candelabra (audio)
 sometimes  -ˈla-
: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

Illustration of candelabra

Illustration of candelabra

Examples of candelabra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Inspired by Del Core’s fall 2024 themes—natural elegance and whimsical beauty—two long tables were dressed in abstract floral arrangements and vintage candelabras. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024 Blood flows darkly and scenes are lighted by flame: a raging fire on the field as Ludvig and his outlaw workers burn the heather, blazing candelabras illuminating an intimidating manor dinner, feeble lamplight beating back the foggy night as Ludvig battles the dirt with his bare hands. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024 Blood flows darkly and scenes are lit by flame: a raging fire on the field as Ludvig and his outlaw workers burn the heather; blazing candelabras illuminating an intimidating manor dinner; feeble lamplight beating back the foggy night as Ludvig battles the dirt with his bare hands. Katie Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024 The candelabra tattoo Philbin got months ago embodied another motto. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2024 The tablescape was curated with a centerpiece of elegant one-bud arrangements designed by McQueens Florals and vintage brass candelabras. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2024 This estate dates from the 18th century and is now a glamorous confection of shimmering silk, delicate stucco, more than 20 types of marble, Venetian terrazzo flooring, gleaming chandeliers Fortuny lampshades, and Murano candelabras. Ann Abel, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023 Each rosette features a single, tall candelabra of stout, poker-style flowers that bloom red-orange. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023 One, the Museum of Victims of Babyn Yar, would recreate Ukraine’s vanished Jewish culture using photographs and the commonplace stuff of life: furniture, candelabra, vintage radios and other memorabilia gathered by the staff. Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of Latin candelabrum, from candela

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of candelabra was in 1776

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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candelabra. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

candelabra

noun
can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈläb-rə How to pronounce candelabra (audio)
 also  -ˈlab-
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