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

Her all-white dressing room is complete with multiple mirrors, a vanity filled with beauty products, warm lighting from sconces, and a large chandelier. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 8 May 2025

One man even narrowly escapes being crushed by a chandelier! —Claire Franken, TVLine, 8 May 2025

In the dining room, a sculptural Lindsey Adelman chandelier hangs above a classic Knoll table and Carl Hansen & Son chairs. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025

Among the decor is a chandelier by Italian glassmaker Venini, inspired by the brand’s Serpenti motif, composed of 300 crystal wands in colors to recall a sunset, according to the brand. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 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