Illustration of chandelier
chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈlir 
: a branched often ornate lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling
Examples of chandelier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Stay away from chandeliers, ceiling fans, fireplaces, bookcases and dressers — steer clear of any heavy objects that could fall onto you.
—
Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The home has three 14K-gold chandeliers with Swarovski crystals (with a special cleaning system); marble and walnut hardwood floors; impact windows; a movie theater with a 128-inch TV; and wine room.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The ship’s helm wheel, ceiling chandelier, interior furnishings, emergency fire axe box, engine room speed register, and more have also been purchased.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
But the haute décor remains; there are dazzling chandeliers, tapestries, and Louis XVI-style furnishings featured throughout, proving that certain styles will never date.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Architectural details like wainscoting, chandeliers, and luxurious fabrics are now a staple.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Rosenborg opaline chandelier, handmade and mouth-blown in Murano.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
The 12-piece collection includes asymmetrical, mobile-style chandeliers; chunky ceramic table lamps and delicate gold pieces ornamented with beadlike baubles.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Underneath a glittering chandelier that hangs from the main dome of a Rochester Hills mosque, Ather Quader reflected on the modest origins of the Islamic center that was established almost half a century ago.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024
Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The home has three 14K-gold chandeliers with Swarovski crystals (with a special cleaning system); marble and walnut hardwood floors; impact windows; a movie theater with a 128-inch TV; and wine room.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The ship’s helm wheel, ceiling chandelier, interior furnishings, emergency fire axe box, engine room speed register, and more have also been purchased.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
But the haute décor remains; there are dazzling chandeliers, tapestries, and Louis XVI-style furnishings featured throughout, proving that certain styles will never date.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Architectural details like wainscoting, chandeliers, and luxurious fabrics are now a staple.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
Rosenborg opaline chandelier, handmade and mouth-blown in Murano.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
The 12-piece collection includes asymmetrical, mobile-style chandeliers; chunky ceramic table lamps and delicate gold pieces ornamented with beadlike baubles.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Underneath a glittering chandelier that hangs from the main dome of a Rochester Hills mosque, Ather Quader reflected on the modest origins of the Islamic center that was established almost half a century ago.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'chandelier.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near chandelier
Cite this Entry
“Chandelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chandelier. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
chandelier
noun
chan·de·lier
ˌshan-də-ˈli(ə)r
: a branched lighting fixture usually hanging from a ceiling
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share