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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Don't be shy with the throw pillows and blankets in warm, muted colors, and be sure to fill your indoor and outdoor spaces with plenty of candlesticks to set the mood. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024 Take advantage of the space with taller candlesticks. Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024 This set of four candlesticks comes in all the perfect orange shades to add another touch of autumn to your space. Molly Menning, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024 There’s the familiar Seder plate, menorah, and Shabbat candlesticks. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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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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