chandler

noun
UK: /ˈtʃɑːndlər/
US: /ˈtʃændlər/

  1. A person who makes or sells candles and other items made of wax.

    1. The chandler sells beautiful beeswax candles in the market. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old chandler's shop was known for its handcrafted, scented candles. [ ] [ ]

  2. A retail dealer in supplies and equipment for ships and boats.

    1. The ship's captain visited the chandler to restock their supplies. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every harbor town needs a reliable chandler to serve the fishing fleet. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

candlemaker ship chandler

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chandler" in English means: A person who makes or sells candles and other items made of wax., A retail dealer in supplies and equipment for ships and boats..

The phonetic transcription of "chandler" is /ˈtʃɑːndlər/ in British English and /ˈtʃændlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chandler": candlemaker, ship chandler.

Example usage of "chandler": "The chandler sells beautiful beeswax candles in the market.". More examples on the page.