candelabra

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noun

can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə 

sometimes -ˈla-

: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

Illustration of candelabra

candelabra

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plural of candelabrum

Examples of candelabra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And perhaps as a reaction to our hyper-digital lives, candlesticks and candelabra are interior catnip right now. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

The kids rounded out their group costume, with 3-year-old Phoenix dressed as the candelabra, Lumière, while 2-year-old London dressed up as Chip, the teacup. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

Between King Charles and the Sultan in the center of the table was a dragon candelabra commissioned in 1833 by King William IV. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

To the right, artificial houseplants stand in a currently dry fountain bedecked in blue light, and presided over by statue holding a candelabra-style light fixture like a torch. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from plural of candelabrum

First Known Use

Noun

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