1. a holder for a candle, typically made of metal, wood, or ceramic

Examples

• She placed the brass candlestick on the dining room table.
• The antique silver candlesticks were passed down through generations.
• He lit the candle and set it in the wooden candlestick.
• The church altar was decorated with tall candlesticks.
• She bought a pair of crystal candlesticks for the dinner party.
• The candlestick cast dancing shadows on the wall.