candlestick

noun

can·​dle·​stick ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌstik 

: a holder with a socket for a candle

Examples of candlestick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The result was an extremely large bullish engulfing candlestick, along with a new intraday high and all-time closing high. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Along one wall of the kitchen, nine Ted Muehling egg and disc candlesticks sit below a photograph by James Ogilvy. — Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Some candlestick formations are prime for short selling, and aspiring and seasoned traders alike must be able to recognize them and enter trades at the appropriate time without getting ahead of the crowd. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026

Think metal candlesticks or a decorative tray; these small thrifted accents instantly add character and interesting contrast when styled with new items. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for candlestick

• actinic
• agnatic
• bailiwick
• bolshevik
• deontic
• firebrick
• herpetic
• judaic
• lunatic
• menshevik
• orthotic
• politic

Kids Definition

candlestick

noun

can·​dle·​stick -ˌstik 

: a holder with a socket for a candle