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chandelier

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ʃændəˈɫɪɹ// UK //ʃˌændəlˈiə// chan·de·lier Archaic

n. a large, decorative light that hangs from the ceiling. It usually has many branches for bulbs or candles and is often made of glass or crystal.

n. a decorative, branched lighting fixture designed to be suspended from a ceiling. Often features multiple arms holding bulbs or candles and is frequently ornamented with glass or crystal prisms.


SIMPLE

A crystal chandelier hangs in the middle of the dining room.

CONTEXTUAL

The grand ballroom was lit by three massive chandeliers that cast a warm glow over the dancers below.

COMPLEX

Restoring the antique chandelier required a specialist to carefully clean each individual crystal drop and rewire the internal electrical components to meet modern safety standards.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French chandelier, from Latin candelabrum, from candela (“a candle”). Doublet of candelabrum. See also candle.

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