chandelier

[shan-dl-eer] / ˌʃæn dlˈɪər /

NOUN

light hanging from ceiling

Synonyms

STRONG

candelabrum corona crown luster

WEAK

candleholder electrolier gasolier light fixture

Example Sentences

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Another fireplace shows up in the primary bathroom, along with a soaking tub and a pretty chandelier.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

This is a “superconducting” computer, a common type of quantum computer resembling a golden chandelier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the universe.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

The spacious dining area is surrounded by all-white walls and topped by an elegant chandelier.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Renzo stood in the middle of the shop, underneath the chandelier with the colored glass petals, and looked around.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke