chandelier

American  

[shan-dl-eer] / ˌʃæn dlˈɪər /

noun

1. a decorative, sometimes ornate, light fixture suspended from a ceiling, usually having branched supports for a number of lights.

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chandelier British  

/ ˌʃændɪˈlɪə /

noun

1. an ornamental hanging light with branches and holders for several candles or bulbs

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Other Word Forms

• chandeliered adjective

Etymology

Origin of chandelier

1655–65; < French: literally, something that holds candles; chandler

Example Sentences

Her choir was actually the film’s cast and crew, and they recorded on the part of the set where a giant chandelier plays an important role.

From Los Angeles Times

“Terrible what happened to him in terms of opera and with regard to being burned by a chandelier.”

From Salon

Then, covering our hair, we stepped inside and across perfectly hoovered crimson carpets and under chandeliers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Luxurious finishes and fixtures can be found in every room of the home, including “exquisite crystal chandeliers” that were custom-designed to cast an “ethereal glow” throughout the dwelling.

From MarketWatch

Today, the red seats, lighting rig and four chandeliers remain from the theater’s former life — features chosen by Henning.

From Los Angeles Times