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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Stick to those heirloom candlesticks and picture frames, instead. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 In the main living area, Demeyer’s Comporta modular sofa wraps the space, flanked by a vintage candlestick torch lamp also fashioned by the designer. Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026 The candlesticks are from the Lacquer Chest in London. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2026 Cast entirely in natural beeswax, the candlestick has a tactile, slightly imperfect quality that only real material can offer. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candlestick

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Jan. 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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