noun
- Plural of bobeche: a ring or collar, typically made of glass or metal, that slides over a candlestick to catch dripping wax.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in formal dining and decorative contexts
Examples
- The crystal bobeches on the chandelier caught the melting wax elegantly.
- She replaced the old bobeches with new glass ones to protect the tablecloth.
- The antique candlesticks came with ornate brass bobeches.
- Bobeches are essential for keeping formal dining tables clean during candlelit dinners.
- The jeweler crafted delicate bobeches from hand-blown glass.