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 The lavish dinner setting at Houghton Hall, complete with Loewe candlesticks and ceramics by Dame Magdalene Odundo. Sarah Mower, Vogue, 1 July 2024 Some people find success in looking at candlestick charts of the market. Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 June 2024 Or the Italian monastery table that seats 24, never mind the tapestries, peacock feathers, brass candlesticks and Persian rugs seemingly everywhere. Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 Choose art inspired by vintage illustrations or autumnal landscapes, and opt for brass candlesticks with flickering candles over bright overhead lights. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for candlestick 

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

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candlestick

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

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