candleholder

noun

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

Examples of candleholder in a Sentence

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This may look like adding some of our favorite candleholders to your patio table or draping your favorite throw blanket on your porch swing. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025 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 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 10 Apr. 2025.

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