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 Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

The church included other Nazi imagery, including an Iron Cross in the church’s chandelier and a baptismal font adorned with a Nazi SA stormtrooper, his head bowed in prayer. —Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026

Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic Las Vegas views, while custom chandeliers crafted from metal, glass, and crystal function as sculptural art pieces throughout the space. —Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Tiffany-style chandeliers hang over the wooden bar as crooners like Martin and Frank Sinatra hum in the background. —Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 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