chandelier

noun

chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈlir 

: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling

chandeliered

ˌshan-də-ˈlird 

adjective

Illustration of chandelier

Examples of chandelier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chandelier

• auctioneer
• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear
• engineer

Kids Definition

chandelier

noun

chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r 

: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling