candlelighter

can·dle·light·er | \ ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)ī-tər

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Definition of candlelighter

1 : one who lights the candles for a ceremony

2 : a long-handled implement with a taper and a candlesnuffer that is used for the ceremonial lighting and extinguishing of candles

Examples of candlelighter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Among the other candlelighters during the ceremony included Eden's sister Maia Hebron, 18, and Yuval Benit, 18. — Sergio Carmona, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Parkland synagogue remembers fallen and celebrates Israel's 70th," 20 Apr. 2018

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“Candlelighter.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelighter. Accessed 10 December 2019.

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