candlestand

American

[kan-dl-stand] / ˈkæn dlˌstænd /

noun

a slender stand or table, often with a tripod base, for holding a candlestick or candelabrum.

Etymology

Origin of candlestand

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; candle + stand

Example Sentences

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Betsie found a Hanukkah candlestand among the treasures stored with us behind the dining room cupboard and set it up on the upright piano.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

A single candle burned still in the silver stick on the candlestand, but through the shutterless French windows giving upon the rear balcony, a bath of opal-rayed moonlight flooded the room.

From Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman by Caldwell, Willie Walker

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