candlestick

noun

can·​dle·​stick ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌstik How to pronounce candlestick (audio)
: a holder with a socket for a candle

Examples of candlestick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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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“Candlestick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlestick. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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