candlelighter

noun

can·​dle·​light·​er ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)ī-tər How to pronounce candlelighter (audio)
1
: one who lights the candles for a ceremony
2
: a long-handled implement with a taper and a candlesnuffer that is used for the ceremonial lighting and extinguishing of candles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Among the other candlelighters during the ceremony included Eden's sister Maia Hebron, 18, and Yuval Benit, 18. Sergio Carmona, Sun-Sentinel.com, 20 Apr. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of candlelighter was in the 15th century

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“Candlelighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelighter. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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