chandelier

noun

chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈlir 

: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling

chandeliered

ˌshan-də-ˈlird 

adjective

Illustration of chandelier

Examples of chandelier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The design keeps the lobby’s original chandelier, ceiling moldings and traffic flow intact; only the furniture changes, along with a new lighting plan built to highlight the dome itself — the bar’s name is a direct reference to Gustave Eiffel. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 June 2026

Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier. —Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Viride is the formal dining room, with 28 seats, parquet floors, green velvet banquettes, and Murano glass chandeliers. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Kate also sported a pair of Elizabeth's diamond chandelier earrings at Ascot, according to Hola! —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Old French, going back to Vulgar Latin *candēlārium, formed by substitution of the suffix -ārium -ary entry 1 from Latin candēlābrum candelabrum

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chandelier

• auctioneer
• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear
• engineer

Kids Definition

chandelier

noun

chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r 

: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling