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

Tension hangs in the air like the luxe mod chandelier suspended from the penthouse’s impossibly high ceilings. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 May 2025

In the short clip, while the ladies of the ton swoon as an oblivious Mr. Bridgerton walks into the ball in a mask, the only person who catches his attention is a lady dressed in a silver enthralled by the chandelier. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 May 2025

Fabrics in the upholstering are by Loro Piana, the bespoke seating is by Cinelli, and the chandeliers are from the Venetian tradition. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 May 2025

Step inside the private entrance to discover high ceilings, picture moldings, a glistening crystal chandelier, and a dining room that can host a 10-person dinner party. —Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, candle holder, modification of Latin 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