candlelighter

noun can·dle·light·er \ -ˌ(l)ī-tər \

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

Recent Examples of candlelighter from 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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