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The collection also features a fruit bowl, a serving plate and even candlesticks.—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 After all, there are plenty of furniture stores and plenty of shops that sell everything from dishware and silverware to art, candlesticks and vases.—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 The space is accented with greenery, candlesticks, a record player, and lamps.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025 Marilyn Monroe’s candlesticks and a rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens will go on sale as part of a $16 million Sotheby’s charity auction.—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for candlestick
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of candlestick was
before the 12th century
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