taperstick

noun

ta·​per·​stick ˈtā-pər-ˌstik How to pronounce taperstick (audio)
: a candlestick that holds tapers

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taperstick was in 1546

Dictionary Entries Near taperstick

Cite this Entry

“Taperstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taperstick. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!


Love It or Hate It

  • heart-fire
  • When asked about her blind date, Carol spoke for hours with vitriol.
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can with using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.

Can you make 12 words with 7 letters?

PLAY