candlelighter

noun

can·​dle·​light·​er ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)ī-tər 

1

: one who lights the candles for a ceremony

2

: a long-handled implement with a taper and a candlesnuffer that is used for the ceremonial lighting and extinguishing of candles

Examples of candlelighter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the other candlelighters during the ceremony included Eden's sister Maia Hebron, 18, and Yuval Benit, 18. —Sergio Carmona, Sun-Sentinel.com, 20 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1