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