Chandelier: meaning, definitions and examples

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chandelier

 

[ สƒรฆndษ™หˆlษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lighting fixture

A decorative ceiling-mounted light fixture with multiple arms bearing lights.

Synonyms

ceiling light, hanging light

Examples of usage

  • The chandelier in the ballroom added elegance to the room.
  • The crystal chandelier sparkled beautifully in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "chandelier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lustre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kronleuchter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lampu gantung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽัั‚ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผyrandol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒณใƒ‡ใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lustre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ candelabro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท avize

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒน๋“ค๋ฆฌ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lustr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ luster

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠ็ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lestenec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณsakrรณna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปัŽัั‚ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒฆแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรผstr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ candelabro

Etymology

The word 'chandelier' originated from the French word 'chandelle', which means candle. In the past, chandeliers were candle holders used to illuminate rooms. Over time, chandeliers evolved into decorative lighting fixtures that use electricity. They became popular in the 18th century during the Rococo period, known for their ornate and extravagant designs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,349, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.