candlestick

candlestick — noun

1. a tall or short object, often made of metal or wood, that stands on a flat surfa

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Definition

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

Example

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

Common collocations
  • brass candlestick
  • silver candlestick
  • wooden candlestick
  • antique candlestick
  • ornate candlestick
  • pair of candlesticks
Synonyms
  • 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

Word family

Common collocations

Nouns

Phrases

  • pair of candlesticks
  • candlestick holder

Prepositions

Etymology

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The word 'candlestick' is formed by combining 'candle' (from Old English 'candel', derived from Latin 'candela' meaning 'a light' or 'torch') and 'stick' (from Old English 'sticca' meaning 'a slender piece of wood'). Together, the compound word has been used since before the 12th century to describe an upright stand that holds a candle.