candlestick

noun

can·​dle·​stick ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌstik How to pronounce candlestick (audio)
: a holder with a socket for a candle

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Bottles become makeshift flower vases and candlestick holders. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 When incorporating busy elements, make sure to add a few solid-colored pieces, such as napkins, candlesticks, or glass hurricanes, where the eyes can rest. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 Think champagne buckets, gorgeous trays, timeless candlesticks, and cake servers. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 This means picking up every item in that collection of brass candlesticks, trinket boxes, and chinoiserie to clean under it—as well as every nook and cranny in your collection. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candlestick

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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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“Candlestick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlestick. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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candlestick

noun
can·​dle·​stick -ˌstik How to pronounce candlestick (audio)
: a holder with a socket for a candle

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