candlestick

[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /

NOUN

holder for candles

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candelabra sconce

STRONG

candelabrum menorah pricket

WEAK

taper holder

Example Sentences

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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

Note the two bullish candlestick formations at the bottom of the cup.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

For those who use candlestick charts, which were developed centuries ago in Japan, that pattern is referred to as a “bearish engulfing.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

The bullish candlestick pattern posted on Wednesday indicates sentiment remains positive, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Then he hid behind a candlestick and waited, listening and watching.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White