candlestick
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of candlestick
before 1000; Middle English candelstikke, Old English candelsticca. See candle, stick 1
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In the kitchen, hand-carved ceramic birds, whales, elephants and owls look out from the counters, surrounded by lidded cache pots and heavy candlestick holders that feel good in your hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
A small “shooting star” candlestick pattern formed last Friday shows “hesitancy” for the Australian dollar to rise further against its U.S. counterpart, the senior market analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
But also forgotten by those who bash tech billionaires: Making productive realtors, waitresses, plumbers, doctors, bakers and candlestick makers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Notice bottoms in this possible cup were formed with positive candlestick patterns, including a bullish morning star and piercing line in the summer of 2024 and spring of 2025.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
“You. What’s your name, occupation, and where do you hail from? And be honest about it—I know none of you are bakers and candlestick makers.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
It is still well below both the downward-sloping 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, but some recent candlesticks suggest some bottoming action.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser said that he saw blood on the church altar and floor, and discovered that two brass candlesticks had been taken.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
But its refineries, like those elsewhere in Europe, can’t keep up with rampant demand and an influx of people cashing in the family silver—things like jewelry, candlesticks and flatware.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
Brass angel candlesticks scored for $2 apiece at a Palo Alto garage sale flank a silver-plated punch bowl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
The matches are lying next to the silver candlesticks on the table.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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