Candleholder

Pronunciation: /ˈkændəlˌhoʊldər/

Definitions of candleholder

noun a person or thing that holds a candle

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a candleholder for my mom's birthday.

A2 The candleholder on the dining table added a cozy touch to the room.

B1 She carefully placed the candleholder on the mantlepiece.

B2 The antique candleholder was passed down through generations in the family.

C1 The intricate design of the candleholder caught the eye of the art collector.

C2 The candleholder, made of silver and adorned with jewels, was a luxurious addition to the room.

Examples of candleholder in a Sentence

formal The elegant candleholder added a touch of sophistication to the dining table.

informal I found a cute candleholder at the thrift store for a bargain.

slang Check out this cool candleholder I snagged at the flea market.

figurative The candleholder symbolized hope in the darkness of despair.

Grammatical Forms of candleholder

• plural: candleholders
• comparative: more candleholder
• superlative: most candleholder
• present tense: hold candles
• future tense: will hold candles
• perfect tense: have held candles
• continuous tense: is holding candles
• singular: candleholder
• positive degree: candleholder
• infinitive: to hold candles
• gerund: holding candles
• participle: held candles

Origin and Evolution of candleholder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'candleholder' originated from the combination of 'candle' and 'holder', referring to an object used to hold candles.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'candleholder' has remained consistent in its meaning as an object used to hold candles, but the design and materials used in candleholders have evolved to reflect changing styles and trends.