chandelier — A 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/
Korean meaning: 여러 개의 전구나 촛불을 달 수 있는 장식용 천장 조명기구, 샹들리에
Korean pronunciation: 샨들**리어**
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.
Under the chandelier at her premier, launching a brilliant career!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'chandelier'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '촛대'를 의미하는 'chandelle(촛불)'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 촛불을 여러 개 달 수 있는 장식용 조명기구를 가리켰습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The hotel lobby features an impressive chandelier imported from Italy.”
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