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chandlery

American  
[chand-luh-ree, chahnd-] / ˈtʃænd lə ri, ˈtʃɑnd- /

noun

plural

chandleries

  1. a storeroom for candles.

  2. the warehouse, wares, or business of a chandler.

chandlery British  
/ ˈtʃɑːndlərɪ /

noun

  1. the business, warehouse, or merchandise of a chandler

  2. a place where candles are kept

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of chandlery

First recorded in 1595–1605; chandler + -y 3

Example Sentences

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But in recent years the town has lost its chandlery, fish sales office and 60% of the fleet.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023

It was with this mind-set that I decided to raid the home chandlery to find something for a recent white elephant gift exchange with my colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2022

Housed in a former 19th-century ship’s chandlery, which once served Colonial ships, this bistro and wine bar exudes atmosphere.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2013

They go to the chandlery to buy shackles and chains and hooks.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2013

They sold all kinds of boat-related stuff in the chandlery, including red paint, of which he bought a small tin and a fine brush to go with it.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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