candelabra

noun

can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə How to pronounce candelabra (audio)
sometimes -ˈla-
Synonyms of candelabranext
: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

Illustration of candelabra

Illustration of candelabra

Examples of candelabra in a Sentence

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The en suite bedroom has two windows, a private entrance, and a modern candelabra-style chandelier. The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026 Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 The director of photography [Jason McCormick] figured out how to achieve that by lighting the room with candelabras. Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026 Culver's root produces a nonstop display of white, candelabra-like flower heads throughout the summer. Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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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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