chandler Definition
a person who makes or sells candles and sometimes other items of tallow or wax, such as soap.
Using chandler: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chandler" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The chandler sold a variety of candles and soaps.
Example
He worked as a chandler for many years before retiring.
Example
The chandler's shop was filled with the sweet scent of beeswax candles.
chandler Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for chandler
- candlemaker
- waxworker
- candle seller
Phrases with chandler
chandler's shop
a store that sells candles, soap, and other items made of tallow or wax
Example
I stopped by the chandler's shop to buy some candles for my dinner party.
chandler's bill
an invoice or receipt for goods purchased from a chandler
Example
The captain paid the chandler's bill for the supplies he had purchased for his ship.
chandler's trade
the business of making or selling candles and other items made of tallow or wax
Example
The chandler's trade was an important one in colonial America.
Origins of chandler
from Middle English 'chaundeler', from Old French 'chandelier', from Latin 'candelabrum', from 'candela' meaning 'candle'
Summary: chandler in Brief
A 'chandler' [ˈtʃændlər] is a person who makes or sells candles and sometimes other items of tallow or wax, such as soap. The term is derived from Middle English 'chaundeler', from Old French 'chandelier', from Latin 'candelabrum', from 'candela' meaning 'candle'. 'Chandler' is often used in phrases like 'chandler's shop,' referring to a store that sells candles and other wax items, and 'chandler's bill,' which is an invoice or receipt for goods purchased from a chandler.
