chandlery

Chan·dler  (chndlr)

A city of south-central Arizona southeast of Phoenix. It is a residential community and winter resort. Population: 241,000.

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Chandler, Raymond Thornton 1888-1959.

American novelist noted for creating the character Philip Marlowe, a tough and cynical detective. His works include The Big Sleep (1939) and Farewell, My Lovely (1940).

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chan·dler  (chndlr)

n.

1. One that makes or sells candles.

2. A retail dealer in specified goods or equipment: a ship chandler.

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[Middle English chaundeler, from Old French chandelier, from Vulgar Latin *candlrius, from Latin candla, candle; see candle.]

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chandler·y (chndl-r) n.

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chandlery [ˈtʃɑːndlərɪ]

n pl -dleries

1. (Business / Commerce) the business, warehouse, or merchandise of a chandler

2. a place where candles are kept

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	chandlery - candles and other commodities sold by a chandler candle, wax light, taper - stick of wax with a wick in the middle
	2.	chandlery - a storeroom where candles are kept storage room, storeroom, stowage - a room in which things are stored