chandelier

noun chan·de·lier \ ˌshan-də-ˈlir \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Definition of chandelier

: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling

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chandeliered

play \-ˈlird\ adjective

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Recent Examples of chandelier from the Web

The black object in the center is a chandelier that dominates the room.

— anne dunlap, OrlandoSentinel.com, "How I became a fan of contemporary art," 10 July 2018
Dunk, hang, pull yourself up parallel to the floor, swing like a chandelier around in a circle, launching yourself back downcourt.

— scott ostler, SFChronicle.com, "Some summer fun at NBA’s Summer League," 10 July 2018
As Targalski continued the interview, his cat nuzzled his ear, used his shoulders to get a closer look at a chandelier above and, at one point, curled its tail across Targalski’s face, covering his eyes.

— amy b wang, The Seattle Times, "A professor was giving a TV interview about Polish politics. His cat didn’t care.," 9 July 2018
As Targalski continued the interview, his cat nuzzled his ear, used his shoulders to get a closer look at a chandelier above and, at one point, curled its tail across Targalski’s face, covering his eyes.

— amy b wang, Washington Post, "A professor was giving a TV interview about Polish politics. His cat didn’t care.," 9 July 2018
Every room of this 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom estate is filled with details like ornate chandeliers, intricate tile, carved cabinetry and top-of-the-line materials such as Brazilian quartz and Italian carpet.

— dana burke, Houston Chronicle, "Ornate Woodlands mansion listed at nearly $4.5 million," 31 May 2018
The building has big chandeliers, Ionic columns and huge video screens on either side of the nave (see picture).

— The Economist, "The pope and China may be close to a deal on appointing bishops," 26 Apr. 2018
The glowing, sunlit room is kitted out with red Murano glass chandeliers, mirrored walls, and a small quarry’s worth of marble tables.

— gillian ferguson, Los Angeles Magazine, "How to Eat and Drink Around the Clock at NoMad Hotel," 6 Apr. 2018
Bay windows, French doors and molding may remain, but a contemporary fixture might hang where there once was a formal crystal chandelier.

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "On the market: Homes built a century ago (photos)," 13 Jan. 2018

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