Meaning
candlestick
- an ornamental holder for one or more candles; candlestick
In a sentence
Sulla tavola da pranzo spiccava un antico candeliere d'argento.
An antique silver candlestick stood out on the dining table.
Ha acceso la candela appoggiata sul candeliere vicino al letto.
He lit the candle resting on the candlestick next to the bed.
Durante il blackout abbiamo cercato fiammiferi e un candeliere in soffitta.
During the blackout we searched for matches and a candlestick in the attic.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| candeliere | masculine · singular |
| candelieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A multi-branched holder is specifically a 'candelabro', while 'candeliere' usually has a single socket or branch.
- Ends in -iere and is masculine: 'il candeliere', 'i candelieri'.