candleholder
/ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌhōl-dər/ (ame, mw)
candleholder — noun
1. an object designed to hold a candle securely, keeping it upright while it burns
an object designed to hold a candle securely, keeping it upright while it burns
Priya placed a tall red candle in the brass candleholder on the dining table.
collocation: brass/ceramic/wooden/glass + candleholder (material describes the object)
The wooden candleholder had been carved by Ravi's grandfather many years ago.
A small glass candleholder on the windowsill caught the evening light beautifully.
Leila found a set of ceramic candleholders at the weekend market for her apartment.
- candlestick
the traditional term for a candleholder with a base and stem; often decorative
- candelabra
a large candleholder with several branches or sockets for multiple candles; typically ornate
- sconce
a candleholder that attaches to a wall rather than sitting on a surface
用法筆記
Candleholder is a broader term than candlestick, which usually refers to a traditional holder with a base, stem, and socket. Any object that supports a candle can be called a candleholder.