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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'chandelier', which evolved from 'chandelle' meaning 'candle' or 'candlestick'. Originally, it referred to a decorative lighting fixture designed to hold multiple candles.
Breakdown
chandelle (candle) + -ier (agent/tool suffix). The suffix -ier, common in French for denoting objects or instruments, transforms the noun for candle into a word for a candle-holding device.
🎵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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