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chandelierA decorative hanging light fixture with branches for several light bulbs or candles

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A decorative hanging light fixture with branches for several light bulbs or candles

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʃændəˈlɪr/

Example Sentences

  • The chandelier was so heavy that it took five people to install it, and now everyone jokes it could double as a medieval weapon.
  • The restaurant's chandelier creates a romantic atmosphere for dinner.
  • She cleaned every crystal on the chandelier before the wedding, only to have her cat knock over a ladder and break three of them.

chandelier

NOUN

[/ˌʃændəˈlɪr/]

A decorative hanging light fixture with branches for several light bulbs or candles

a hotel worker carefully adjusts the height of a magnificent crystal chandelier using a long pole. The elaborate fixture sparkles with multiple tiers of hanging crystals and glowing light bulbs arranged on decorative metal branches. As the worker fine-tunes its position, the chandelier casts beautiful patterns of light across the ballroom ceiling and walls. Elegantly dressed guests below look up admiringly at the stunning centerpiece. A few people point upward while others take photos of the impressive display.  a decorative hanging light fixture with branches for several light bulbs illuminating the space.
💡 Concept

a hotel worker carefully adjusts the height of a magnificent crystal chandelier using a long pole. The elaborate fixture sparkles with multiple tiers of hanging crystals and glowing light bulbs arranged on decorative metal branches. As the worker fine-tunes its position, the chandelier casts beautiful patterns of light across the ballroom ceiling and walls. Elegantly dressed guests below look up admiringly at the stunning centerpiece. A few people point upward while others take photos of the impressive display. a decorative hanging light fixture with branches for several light bulbs illuminating the space.

Under the chandelier at her premier, launching a brilliant career!
🎵 Rhyme

Under the chandelier at her premier, launching a brilliant career!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌʃændəˈlɪr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌʃændəˈlɪə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootchandelle
Suffix--ier

🎵Rhyme

premiercareerseveresincere
premier
career
severe
sincere

🔗Collocations

crystal chandelier
hang a chandelier
ornate chandelier
antique chandelier
chandelier lighting
grand chandelier

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chandelier was so heavy that it took five people to install it, and now everyone jokes it could double as a medieval weapon.

The restaurant's chandelier creates a romantic atmosphere for dinner.

😄 Fun example

She cleaned every crystal on the chandelier before the wedding, only to have her cat knock over a ladder and break three of them.

The hotel lobby features an impressive chandelier imported from Italy.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

light fixturehanging lamppendant lightceiling light

Antonyms

floor lamptable lampwall sconce

Related

crystalcandelabrailluminationfixtureornateelegant

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