candleholder

noun

can·​dle·​hold·​er ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce candleholder (audio)
: candlestick

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Home decor, from picture frames to candleholders to baskets, were organized toward the back. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Use a variety of candleholders in different sizes throughout your outdoor space to add interest and a hint of golden hour magic. — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 Real Brass Accents O'Gara is all for real brass decor, such as a table lamp or candleholder. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 May 2026 Biehl prefers ceramic candleholders in warm neutrals—brass is pretty, too—and notes that lanterns are a welcoming touch at the entryway or around outdoor spaces. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candleholder

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of candleholder was in 1846

Rhymes for candleholder

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“Candleholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candleholder. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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