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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
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Above, suspended from standing hangers, hung a series of glass chandeliers by Central House.
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Crystal chandeliers glow alongside long tables of food and towering arrangements of fresh flowers.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
For the Cosmic chandelier, RH partnered with Eva Menz, the lighting designer behind Atelier001 in London.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
There are also forks, tables, chandeliers and sinks.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Crystal chandeliers glow alongside long tables of food and towering arrangements of fresh flowers.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
For the Cosmic chandelier, RH partnered with Eva Menz, the lighting designer behind Atelier001 in London.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
There are also forks, tables, chandeliers and sinks.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chandelier
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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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