Word
chandler
Phoneticschan·dler
US/ˈtʃændɫɝ/
UK/tʃˈændlɐ/
Definition
n. a person or shop that sells equipment and supplies for ships.
n. a dealer in specific provisions or equipment, most frequently used in the compound 'ship chandler' to describe a maritime supplier.
Examples
“The local chandler sells handmade beeswax candles.”
“Before electricity became common, every town had a chandler to supply the community with light.”
“The historical museum features a reconstructed workshop where a master chandler demonstrates the traditional method of dipping wicks into hot tallow.”
Examples
simple
“The local chandler sells handmade beeswax candles.”
contextual
“Before electricity became common, every town had a chandler to supply the community with light.”
complex
“The historical museum features a reconstructed workshop where a master chandler demonstrates the traditional method of dipping wicks into hot tallow.”
Usage
Often appears as part of the compound 'ship chandler'.
Teaching tip
This is the most likely sense a learner will encounter in modern coastal or port cities.
Real-World Examples
“In my youth there were so many nearby shops – chandlers, greengrocers, delicatessens – and each was busy, but now 95% of shopfronts are shuttered.” Synonyms
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