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

Candle flames flicker and dance atop white tablecloths, chandeliers hang from the ceiling and some nights, the sound of live harp or piano drifts through the dining area. —Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025

Centering the entertainment area is a Welsh black slate bioethanol fireplace, while in the dining room, where custom cabinetry lines the walls, a modern Venetian chandelier hangs from a dark industrial steel frame. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025

What was the thinking behind featuring that ginormous chandelier. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2025

Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

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