Recent Examples on the WebShrubsole is renowned for old-English silver, and nothing can match in presence and authority the pair of candlesticks made in 1696, probably by David Willaume.—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024 Lennie Briscoe on Law & Order — and for giving voice to the hospitality-minded candlestick Lumière in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991).—EW.com, 30 Mar. 2024 Banquettes and booths beckon on the patio, while the dining room, accessed through a library stacked with vintage books, is loaded with charm down to the very last candlestick.—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024 From Miss Scarlet to Professor Plum and the candlestick, lead pipe and revolver, all your favorite murder suspects and potential weapons feature prominently in the comedy.—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 6 Mar. 2024 The rest of the month has been ugly with heavy selling — as indicated by the reddish bars under the price candlesticks.—John Navin, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 These include everything from chic candlesticks and woven placemats to serving spoons and the dishes themselves.—Laura Fenton, wsj.com, 5 Nov. 2023 Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Conley showed jurors copies of reimbursement requests for gifts that LaPierre purchased for friends and associates over the years, including $830 candlesticks from Bergdorf Goodman for the McKenzies’ daughter.—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 26 Jan. 2024 Though tall candlesticks aren’t the only way Hall likes to bring light to her tables: These stout votive candle holders earned a spot among the garland as well.—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
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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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