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Chandlers Meaning in English

word · lemma: chandler

ˈtʃændɫɝ
CHAN-dler
tʃˈændləz
CHAN-dluhz

Definition

Chandlers are people or shops that make or sell candles, or supply equipment and goods for ships.

Usage & Nuances

Old-fashioned or specialized term. Historically, a 'chandler' made or sold candles, but today, 'ship chandler' refers to suppliers of ship equipment and provisions. Rare in daily speech; mostly found in historical or nautical contexts.

Example Sentences

The chandlers sell candles in many colors.

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We visited the old chandlers by the harbor.

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Sailors bought supplies from the chandlers.

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I'm meeting a friend at the chandlers later.

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Back in those days, every port had several chandlers.

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If you need rope or oil lamps, try the chandlers near the docks.

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