candelabra

noun

can·de·la·bra | \ ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə, sometimes -ˈla-

Definition of candelabra

: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

Examples of candelabra in a Sentence

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Sterling silver candelabras illuminated the evening. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream: This Bride Wore Custom Giambattista Valli for Her Wedding in the Hamptons," 6 Feb. 2019 About 120 guests in black-tie attire sat at long tables adorned with candelabras under a giant chandelier. — Patricia Kowsmann, WSJ, "The Fall of the House of Ghosn," 16 Dec. 2018 Alter cheese plane; Antler candelabra—Vintage Home (M). — House Beautiful, "September 2011 Issue Product Guide," 29 June 2011 Where to Eat The Cliff As the name suggests, this fine-dining establishment clings to a cliff above the water, and the drama is only heightens by the stone walls and black-coral candelabras. — Kaitlin Menza, Town & Country, "The Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in Barbados," 15 Nov. 2018 Think: a simple white LED candelabra; a striking gold plant pot, tealight lantern, and three-tier serving stand; and all sorts of stylish tableware. — Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue, "Ikea Debuts 2018 Winter Holiday Collection," 28 Sep. 2018 Some people continue to opt for formal chandeliers that incorporate tiers of crystals or candelabras, but there are casual styles that are made of iron or bronze that can give the dining room an industrial or antique farmhouse look. — Detroit Free Press, "6 ways to make the most of your dining room space," 21 June 2018 This chapel was smaller by far, but cozy and welcoming, with sprays of flowers and two candelabra sporting faux candles. — Alex Pulaski, latimes.com, "Say 'I do' and save money? Whoever thought you'd say that in the same sentence? But a cruise means both can happen," 10 June 2018 The 400 guests perched on mirrored cubes amid the great stone ruins to watch the show after nightfall, the runway strafed by fire and lit by the flickering of iron candelabras with elaborate scrollwork. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "Gucci Has a Rave in a Cemetery," 31 May 2018

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