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Definition of candelabra

candelabra

/ˌkæn.dəˈlɑː.brə/
can · de · la · bra
Plural:candelabras
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• noun

1

A large, branched candlestick or holder designed to support multiple candles or, in modern times, electric lamps.

Example

"An elegant silver candelabra served as the centerpiece for the grand dining table."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally the Latin plural of 'candelabrum', 'candelabra' is now widely accepted in modern English as a singular noun, often taking the regular English plural 'candelabras'.

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• Nearby Words

canape
canary
canberra
candelabra
candiru
candle
candlestick

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'candelabrum' (candlestick), from 'candela' (candle). It entered English as a plural form but was eventually adopted as a singular noun by the early 19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candelabra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candelabra
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