chandler

chan·dler | \ ˈchan(d)-lər

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Definition of chandler

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a maker or seller of tallow or wax candles and usually soap

2 : a retail dealer in provisions and supplies or equipment of a specified kind a yacht chandler

Chandler

biographical name

Chan·dler | \ ˈchan-(d)lər

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Definition of Chandler (Entry 2 of 3)

Raymond Thornton 1888–1959 American novelist and screenwriter

Chandler

geographical name

Chan·dler | \ ˈchan(d)-lər

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Definition of Chandler (Entry 3 of 3)

city southeast of Phoenix in southwest central Arizona population 236,123

Examples of chandler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The majority of our candles are made by master chandlers [candlemakers] in Massachusetts. — Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, "Yankee Candle founder Michael Kittredge of Holyoke dies at 67," 25 July 2019 Chandlers Steakhouse: Fri: Frank Marra, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Clay Moore Trio w/Amy Rose, Jon Hyneman and Mike Seifrit, 9 p.m.-midnight. — idahostatesman, "Take in some live music in the Treasure Valley this week," 24 Aug. 2017 Chandlers Steakhouse: Fri-Sat: Frank Marra, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Clay Moore Trio w/Julia Ketay, Shayla Lewis and Louis McFarland, 9 p.m.-midnight. — idahostatesman, "Take in some live music in the Treasure Valley this week," 1 June 2017 Chandlers Steakhouse: Fri-Sat: Frank Marra, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Clay Moore Trio w/Amy Rose, Shayla Lewis, Louis McFarland, 8 p.m.-midnight. — idahostatesman, "Take in some live music in the Treasure Valley this week," 27 Apr. 2017 Chandlers Steakhouse: Fri-Sat: Frank Marra, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Clay Moore Trio w/Nancy Roche, Jon Hyneman and Mike Seifrit, 9 p.m.-midnight. — idahostatesman, "Take in some live music in the Treasure Valley this week," 29 June 2017

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“Chandler.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandler. Accessed 29 January 2020.

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