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 designers retained many of the hotel’s original architectural elements, including the wrought-iron work behind the front desk, Waterford crystal chandeliers, elegant crown moldings and cornices, and the original King Cole oak bar. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Under glittering chandeliers some guests traded stories of the shooting that interrupted the fundraiser in April. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Her style team accessorized the look with diamond chandelier earrings and a black clutch. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 July 2026

Dim your dining room chandelier and burn tapers, or create a focal point with a cluster of low votives paired with sculptural tapers on an entry table—all in thrifted holders, of course. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 July 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