candleholder

noun

can·​dle·​hold·​er ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce candleholder (audio)

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The images show a bedroom featuring dark forest green walls and antique-looking furnishings, from vintage style mirrors and frames to candleholders. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 Finish the table with a centerpiece of fresh florals, greenery, and candlesticks (tie bows to your candleholders for an extra dainty touch). Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025 The candelabras are perfect for a mantelpiece, while the smaller candleholders are fitting for a coffee table or a shelf. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025 Around it, chrome metal chairs by Frank Wardle and, on the kitchen worktop, a pair of candleholders in acrylic glass and brass (Galerie Paradis). Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for candleholder 

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of candleholder was in 1846

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“Candleholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candleholder. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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