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Definition of candleholder

candleholder

/ˈkæn.dəlˌhoʊl.dɚ/
can · dle · hold · er
Plural:candleholders
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candleholder Lexical Profile

candleholder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A device, stand, or receptacle designed to hold a candle upright in place.

Example

"She placed a brass candleholder in the center of the dining table before lighting the taper."

2

A person who serves in a subordinate or menial capacity, assisting someone else without sharing in the reward or credit.

Example

"He refused to be a mere candleholder in a business venture he had largely funded himself."

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• Nearby Words

candied
candiru
candle
candleholder
candlelight
candlelighted
candlelighter

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candleholder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candleholder
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