chandelier

noun

chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈlir How to pronounce chandelier (audio)
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
chandeliered adjective

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Examples of chandelier in a Sentence

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Even chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and names like Royal Doulton, Aynsley and Wedgwood highlight the international origins of the products. Eric D. Lawrence, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 Inside, a custom triple-tier circular chandelier hangs from the double-height foyer crossed by a staircase and the upstairs bridge. Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025 Marketing shots show the same bay views, droplet chandeliers, and dramatic staircase that Anisimova designed with the help of designer Noel Jeffrey. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2025 The dining room holds a Venetian chandelier surrounded by a rose garden mural. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chandelier

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, candle holder, modification of Latin candelabrum

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chandelier was in 1736

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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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chandelier

noun
chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r How to pronounce chandelier (audio)
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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