candelabra

noun

can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə How to pronounce candelabra (audio)
 sometimes  -ˈla-
: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

Illustration of candelabra

Illustration of candelabra

Examples of candelabra in a Sentence

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For the interior design enthusiast, gifting the shiniest candelabra or decor tray is a one-way trip to their heart. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 Hanukkah is celebrated for eight consecutive nights and features the lighting of a nine-stemmed candelabra called the menorah. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2024 The former reality star also shared a clip of the elegant reception setup, with tables and chairs arranged under a translucent tent decorated with twinkly lights and candelabra. Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 Above, the bronzed, gilt metal candelabra was sourced via Paris’s Marché Puce. Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for candelabra 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Latin candelabrum, from candela

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of candelabra was in 1776

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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candelabra. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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candelabra

noun
can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈläb-rə How to pronounce candelabra (audio)
 also  -ˈlab-
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