candelabra

noun

can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə How to pronounce candelabra (audio)
sometimes -ˈla-
Synonyms of candelabranext
: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

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Illustration of candelabra

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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting. — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 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 Danny Gardner has some big dance moments as Lumiere the candelabra. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026 The en suite bedroom has two windows, a private entrance, and a modern candelabra-style chandelier. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candelabra

Word History

Etymology

probably from plural of candelabrum

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of candelabra was in 1776

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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candelabra. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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candelabra

noun
can·​de·​la·​bra ˌkan-də-ˈläb-rə How to pronounce candelabra (audio)
also -ˈlab-
: candelabrum
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