noun a person who supplies or sells provisions, especially ships' stores
Chandler is also a common surname and may refer to fictional characters in literature, such as Philip Marlowe, a private detective created by Raymond Chandler.
Historically, a chandler was a person who made or sold candles, derived from the Old French word 'chandelier'.
A chandler is a person or company that supplies provisions and equipment to ships, such as food, fuel, and other supplies.
In the retail industry, a chandler can refer to a retailer or supplier of candles and related products.
In the context of a writer, a chandler may refer to a person who creates and sells candles or a person who works with wax in crafting.
In the context of a psychologist, a chandler may refer to a person who specializes in treating individuals with specific phobias related to candles or fire.
In the context of a historian, a chandler may refer to a person who studies the history of candle-making and its impact on society.
In the context of an interior designer, a chandler may refer to a person who selects and installs decorative lighting fixtures, including candles and candle holders.