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chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
chandeliered
ˌshan-də-ˈlird
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Make your Easter home decor extra special this year with a fresh flower chandelier. 
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 In 2014, Playhouse Square lit up the downtown theater district with a giant chandelier suspended over the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Inside, a winding staircase can be found in the main foyer along with a statement chandelier in the dining room. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 This dreamy summer home is brimming with East Hampton energy, complete with a vintage tole chandelier and Palecek kitchen chairs. Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 11 July 2022 The duo combine vibrant decor items with a vintage brass chandelier and bamboo china cabinet in the dining room. Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2022 Near the couple’s tent, DeMarkus browsed through a sea of ribbed gold hoops, turquoise beaded cuff bracelets and silver chandelier earrings. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 To accessorize, Jenner opted for dazzling diamond chandelier earrings. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022 Pick a fixture that naturally diffuses light into a flattering glow, like the milky modern chandelier in this closet designed by Heather Hilliard. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 In 2014, Playhouse Square lit up the downtown theater district with a giant chandelier suspended over the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Inside, a winding staircase can be found in the main foyer along with a statement chandelier in the dining room. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 This dreamy summer home is brimming with East Hampton energy, complete with a vintage tole chandelier and Palecek kitchen chairs. Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 11 July 2022 The duo combine vibrant decor items with a vintage brass chandelier and bamboo china cabinet in the dining room. Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2022 Near the couple’s tent, DeMarkus browsed through a sea of ribbed gold hoops, turquoise beaded cuff bracelets and silver chandelier earrings. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 To accessorize, Jenner opted for dazzling diamond chandelier earrings. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022 Pick a fixture that naturally diffuses light into a flattering glow, like the milky modern chandelier in this closet designed by Heather Hilliard. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from Old French, candle holder, modification of Latin candelabrum
First Known Use
1736, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier ˌshan-də-ˈlir
: a lighting fixture with several branches that usually hangs from the ceiling
chandelier
noun
as in lighting
a large, decorated fixture that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for holding many sources of light the dining room chandelier Synonyms & Similar Words
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- lighting
- candelabra
- sconce
- lantern
- flash
- candelabrum
- candle
- lighthouse
- flashlight
- headlight
- streetlight
- lamp
- floodlight
- gaslight
- spotlight
- flare
- arc lamp
- light bulb
- flashbulb
- dark lantern
- fluorescent lamp
- sun lamp
- incandescent lamp
- girandole
- flashcube
- arc light
- illuminant
- klieg light
- gasolier
- kleig light
- beacon