chandeliernoun [ C ]
uk/ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪər/us/ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪr/a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several parts like branches for holding bulbs or, especially in the past, candles
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Lighting & light fittings in the home
- bulb
- candelabra
- candle
- candlestick
- Chinese lantern
- diffuser
- globe
- halogen lamp
- hurricane lamp
- lamp
- lampshade
- lampstand
- penlight
- searchlight
- shade
- standard lamp
- strip light
- strip lighting
- torch
- torchlight
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Examples from literature
- Here I found spacious rooms lighted by superb chandeliers which were again reflected in mirrors that extended from floor to ceiling.
- The shades were drawn, and the electric bulbs of a gorgeous chandelier imparted a certain splendour to the room.
- Then he reached a button and turned on the full light of the chandelier.
- Three chandeliers of glittering crystal starred with electric lights depended from the ceiling.
- Upstairs in the foyer three glass chandeliers burned with a brilliant light.