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candlestick

American  
[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /

noun

  1. a device having a socket or a spike for holding a candle.

candlestick British  
/ ˈkændəlˌstɪk, ˈkændəlˌhəʊldə /

noun

  1. a holder, usually ornamental, with a spike or socket for a candle

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of candlestick

before 1000; Middle English candelstikke, Old English candelsticca. See candle, stick 1

Example Sentences

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At that point the group could be reassessed for signs of stabilization, particularly if bullish candlestick patterns begin to emerge in individual names.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

For those who use candlestick charts, which were developed centuries ago in Japan, that pattern is referred to as a “bearish engulfing.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

The bullish candlestick pattern posted on Wednesday indicates sentiment remains positive, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Each occurrence marked a point of support and was followed by a bullish candlestick formation.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

The doors to her bedroom banged open, and Celaena was on her feet in an instant, a candlestick in hand.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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