chandlery

[ chand-luh-ree, chahnd- ]

noun

, plural chan·dler·ies.

1. a storeroom for candles.
2. the warehouse, wares, or business of a chandler.

chandlery

/ ˈtʃɑːndlərɪ /

noun

1. the business, warehouse, or merchandise of a chandler
2. a place where candles are kept

Word History and Origins

Origin of chandlery¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; chandler + -y ³

Example Sentences

But in recent years the town has lost its chandlery, fish sales office and 60% of the fleet.

From BBC

It was with this mind-set that I decided to raid the home chandlery to find something for a recent white elephant gift exchange with my colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times

Ben Meeker was lounging in the chandlery one day when Dr. Bentley stopped by.

From Literature

He told her the whole story, from the moment Asta had spotted the man under the oak tree to the story Mrs. Carpenter in the chandlery had shown him in the Oxford Times.

From Literature

Arriving at a bend in the embankment, we entered into the first warehouse there, a storehouse for some chandlery, and began setting it to flames, touching our brands to cordage and hogsheads.

From Literature