chandelier

noun

chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈlir How to pronounce chandelier (audio)
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
chandeliered adjective

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Valuations, dashboards, and product launches are chandeliers. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 Intricate and colorful wallpaper, custom millwork in the kitchen, a drop down projector screen, a vintage glass chandelier and even a 17th Century French tapestry are now featured throughout the home. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 On the inside, that means a double-height foyer with a marble staircase, a chic La Cornue chef’s kitchen, and chandeliers throughout—even in the primary bathroom. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025 Above the hardwood dining room, a bouquet of Murano glass roses spills out from a whimsical Bottega Veneziana chandelier. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chandelier

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chandelier was in 1736

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“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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chandelier

noun
chan·​de·​lier ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r How to pronounce chandelier (audio)
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
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