Recent Examples on the WebOr the Italian monastery table that seats 24, never mind the tapestries, peacock feathers, brass candlesticks and Persian rugs seemingly everywhere.—Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 Choose art inspired by vintage illustrations or autumnal landscapes, and opt for brass candlesticks with flickering candles over bright overhead lights.—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024 Using his laser pointer, Curley showed us the candlestick and the lion's head.—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 May 2024 The restaurant itself looks like a slightly theatrical living room, with its scattering of Persian rugs and tall candlesticks.—Laura May Todd Enea Arienti, New York Times, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for candlestick
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of candlestick was
before the 12th century
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