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

Overhead in the soaring stone entry hall, a circa 1960s Italian bronze spiral chandelier adds a final sculptural flourish. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Upon entering, an imposing chandelier is a focal point and above it, the original ceiling has been carefully preserved. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

In the private dining room, the chandelier is modeled after a specific dust cloud in space. — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

There’s even a giant crystal chandelier that once hung in New York City’s Tavern on the Green. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 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