chandlery

/'tʃɑ:ndləri/

Thân thiện

The shopkeeper restocks the shelves in the chandlery.

Definition

Noun: 1. A storeroom where candles are kept: A room or place designated for storing candles. 2. Candles and other commodities sold by a chandler: The stock of goods, primarily candles and often related household items, available for sale in a chandler's shop.

Examples

• The old ship's inventory listed the chandlery as being on the lower deck, near the galley.
• The merchant's chandlery included not only tallow candles but also soap, oil, and paint.

Advanced Usage

• Historically, a chandlery was essential for maritime supply, providing ships with candles, rope, tar, and other nautical necessities before a voyage.
• In modern usage, the term is often used in historical contexts or to describe businesses that specialize in high-quality decorative or scented candles.

Variants and Related Words

• Chandler (noun): A person who makes or sells candles and sometimes other goods.
• Ship chandler (noun): A dealer in supplies and equipment for ships.

Synonyms

• Candle store
• Nautical supplier (in the specific historical/maritime sense)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a storeroom where candles are kept
2. candles and other commodities sold by a chandler