candlestick
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of candlestick
before 1000; Middle English candelstikke, Old English candelsticca. See candle, stick 1
Example Sentences
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While the doji candle that formed in May warrants monitoring as a sign of potential indecision, bearish candlestick signals tend to be less reliable within established bull markets than bullish candlesticks are during bear markets.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
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
Recent candlestick activity also reflects growing indecision, including a bearish engulfing candle on May 7 followed by two doji candles and a hanging man.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
Throwing down her candlestick, and for the second time that day, Penelope ran to the windows and wrestled them closed.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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