candlestick
/ˈkændlstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkændlstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌstik/ (ame, mw)
candlestick — noun
1. a tall or short object, often made of metal or wood, that stands on a flat surfa
a tall or short object, often made of metal or wood, that stands on a flat surface and holds a candle in place while it burns
Priya placed a brass candlestick on the table and lit the candle inside it.
collocation: brass candlestick
The old wooden candlestick on the shelf had belonged to Aiko's grandmother.
collocation: wooden candlestick
Tomás carefully polished the silver candlestick until it shone brightly in the morning light.
Nadia found a pair of antique candlesticks at the weekend market for a bargain price.
- candle holder
a more general term for any object that holds a candle, not necessarily with a classic candlestick shape
- candelabrum
a large candlestick with several branches for holding multiple candles; more formal and ornate