candelabra

noun

can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə 

sometimes -ˈla-

: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

Illustration of candelabra

Examples of candelabra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pair them with a candelabra for a table centerpiece, or scatter them around your mantel in taper candle holders. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

However, night lights and some decorative light fixtures will require candelabra bulbs with a smaller E12 base. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026

Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting. — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from plural of candelabrum

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for candelabra

• macabre
• sabra

Kids Definition

candelabra

noun

can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈläb-rə 

also -ˈlab-

: candelabrum