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The space is accented with greenery, candlesticks, a record player, and lamps.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025 Marilyn Monroe’s candlesticks and a rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens will go on sale as part of a $16 million Sotheby’s charity auction.—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 July 2025 Start with Accessories Use interchangeable pieces like colorful placemats, candleholders and candlesticks, salt and pepper mills, and even those trendy and oh-so-cute rechargeable lamps as your base.—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 His character’s demise was when he was beaten to death with a candlestick by Scotty Baldwin (Kin Shriner).—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 June 2025 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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