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

“The formal dining area is perfect for entertaining beneath an elegant chandelier, while the kitchen features chic quartz countertops and ample storage,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

As Ratner prepped one scene at Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service agents objected because President Trump was positioned under a chandelier, which could be unsafe, according to the person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

I put on a pair of dangly silver chandelier earrings and grab my sweater, then study my reflection.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed