sconces

noun

Definition of sconcesnext
plural of sconce
as in chandeliers

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  1. chandeliers
  2. candelabra
  3. lanterns
  4. lamps
Noun
  • This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of chandeliers
Noun
  • For the interior design enthusiast, gifting the shiniest candelabra or decor tray is a one-way trip to their heart.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Hanukkah is celebrated for eight consecutive nights and features the lighting of a nine-stemmed candelabra called the menorah.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of candelabra
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  • Light beige and brown hues come together throughout the common spaces, such as the double-height lobby with large custom lanterns and striking wood-slat ceilings.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Located on the ninth floor, the ambiance consists of dim lighting and a ceiling decorated with red lanterns.
    Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of lanterns
Noun
  • Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet light, which can be found in sunlight as well as tanning lamps and beds, according to Mayo Clinic.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of lamps
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