chandler
pronunciation
How to pronounce chandler in British English:
UK [ˈtʃɑ:ndlə(r)]
How to pronounce chandler in American English:
US [ˈtʃændlə(r)]
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- Noun:
- a retail dealer in provisions and supplies
- a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints
Word Origin
- chandler (n.)
- "maker or seller of candles," late 14c., attested as a surname from late 13c. (also, from early 14c. "candle-holder;" see chandelier), from Old French chandelier (n.2) "candle-maker, candle-seller; person in charge of lighting a household, monastery, etc.," from Latin candelarius, from candela "candle" (see candle). Native candleman is attested from mid-13c.
Example
- 1. Monica and chandler are moving in again .
- 2. Mr chandler could easily have missed his vocation .
- 3. Richard chandler bought sino-forest 's shares heavily in july .
- 4. Tom chandler is the poet laureate of rhode island .
- 5. Did you have fun with uncle joey and uncle chandler today ?