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

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

But some visitors go to more extremes: your average home game tailgate probably doesn’t feature people in evening gowns and tuxedos sipping champagne while seated at tables laid with a full dinner service and candelabra. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025

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