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 Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for candelabra
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candelabra
  1. chandelier
  2. candle
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  • The boutique features blue millwork, limestone floors, Murano sconces, custom white oak vitrines and chandeliers.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The earliest ones are filled with clippings that picture grand chandeliers or trophies or urns.
    — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of chandelier
Noun
  • And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside wireless lamps and smart calendars, the current shortlist includes candle warmer lamps, heated throw blankets, essential-oil diffusers, sunrise alarm clocks and rainfall showerheads.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of candle

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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candelabra. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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