candelabra

noun

Definition of candelabranext
as in chandelier
an object with several branches for holding sources of light An elegant candelabra was placed on the dining table.

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Recent Examples of candelabra Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting. — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 The candelabra, made from alpaca metal (also known as nickel silver), embraces visible marks of welding and heat treatment, creating oil slick-like effects. — Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 England The Saloon glows in the flicker of the candelabras and the low light of ornate wall sconces. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 The piece takes inspiration from Chinese fretwork patterns, Art Noveau designs and German sculptor Hugo Leven’s iconic pewter bat candelabras. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
  1. chandelier
  2. candle
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  • Inside, the three-story mansion has a state dining room lined with an antique Persian carpet, a foyer crowned by an 18th-century French chandelier, and a formal living room with an Irish grandfather clock dating to 1770.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Princess of Wales added a fashionable flair to the look with a pair of stone chandelier earrings by Lauren by Ralph Lauren.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of chandelier
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  • Many from the Liberty and William Jewell communities, including Barnett’s high school coaches, lit a candle in his name.
    — PJ Green August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
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