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The mantel features a vintage oil painting and candlesticks straight out of a fairy tale.—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025 Of course, these candlestick holders are designed to display taper candles, but Haack opted to style a set of three as is.—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 Finish the table with a centerpiece of fresh florals, greenery, and candlesticks (tie bows to your candleholders for an extra dainty touch).—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025 Baccarat Harcourt Candlestick + Glass Wax Candles Baccarat Harcourt Candlestick + Glass Wax Candles
Get this gorgeous candlesticks in six different colors for $125 each just in time for the holiday gifting season.—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for candlestick
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of candlestick was
before the 12th century
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