candlestick

noun

can·​dle·​stick ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌstik How to pronounce candlestick (audio)
: a holder with a socket for a candle

Examples of candlestick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though tall candlesticks aren’t the only way Hall likes to bring light to her tables: These stout votive candle holders earned a spot among the garland as well. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023 Carl: Like an item—a rocking chair, a teacup, a candlestick. Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023 In 2023, bows—pinned into hair and dangling from clothes and hanging from candlesticks and stuffed into pillows and stuck onto unconsenting dogs and tied around everything from champagne coupes to antidepressants—were everywhere. Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023 MacGyver once made a working defibrillator using some candlesticks, a microphone cord and a rubber mat. M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023 Small decor pieces bring everything together: Think candlesticks, table trays, trinket bowls, wall hangings, and frames. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2023 Then, download and trace this candlestick template with washable chalk markers. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023 Indian cobra candlesticks, paned Peruvian mirrors, ivory and tortoiseshell boxes, and 18th-century Milanese cabinets all sit comfortably with his own designs—updates of British country-house upholstery and Spice Route furniture. Stephen Pappas, ELLE Decor, 25 Aug. 2023 Find it on Amazon Groovy AF Glass Candlestick Holders These stunning glass candlestick holders are a wonderful way to add texture and style to a space. Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of candlestick was before the 12th century

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

Kids Definition

candlestick

noun
can·​dle·​stick -ˌstik How to pronounce candlestick (audio)
: a holder with a socket for a candle

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