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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

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Aptly named the Heirloom candelabra, Williams Sonoma’s silver option looks right out of a Dickens novel. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 14 Nov. 2025 This was followed by a glimpse of the lavish table, which had been decorated with black candelabras and cream candles as twinkly lights hung overhead and wrapped the surrounding palm trees. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 From tree ornaments to chic candelabras, here are six breakthrough trends that will dictate holiday decor this winter. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for candelabra

Word History

Etymology

probably from plural of candelabrum

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 3 Dec. 2025.

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candelabra

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