Candleholder: meaning, definitions and examples

Similar to 'candleholder', used in everyday situations to refer to an object that holds a single candle, less formal than 'candelabrum'.

• They used a simple candleholder for the dinner table
• The candleholder was made of glass and fit well with the modern decor

Often used to refer to a traditional or single-branch holder for one candle. It can be seen in both historical and contemporary settings but gives a classic feel.

• The old mansion was decorated with antique candlesticks
• She lit the candles in the candlesticks to create a warm ambiance in the living room

Used in formal or historical contexts to describe an elaborate branched holder for multiple candles, often associated with grand or ceremonial settings.

• The grand hall was lit by a magnificent candelabrum
• During the ceremony, a silver candelabrum was displayed on the altar