noun
chandelier
shan-duh-LEER
Chandelier (noun) means a decorative light fixture with multiple branches, hung from a ceiling. Example: “A crystal chandelier hung above the grand staircase.”
noun
1
A decorative light fixture with multiple branches, hung from a ceiling.
"A crystal chandelier hung above the grand staircase."
"She opened the drawing-room door in trepidation. Would she find Esther drowned with her head in the goldfish bowl, or hanged from the chandelier by her stay-lace?"
— M. Barnard Eldershaw (1929)
2
A person secretly hired to bid up prices at an auction.
"The auction house was accused of using a chandelier to inflate bids on the painting."
How to use chandelier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ornate hanging light fixture, or (informally) a fake bidder at an auction.
Common pairings
crystal chandelier
hang a chandelier
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- Plural
- chandeliers
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Etymology
From French chandelier, ultimately from Latin candela ("candle") — chandeliers were originally frames for holding multiple candles.
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What does “chandelier” mean?
The word “chandelier” means a decorative light fixture with multiple branches, hung from a ceiling. In plain terms, an ornate hanging light fixture, or (informally) a fake bidder at an auction.
How do you pronounce “chandelier”?
“Chandelier” is pronounced shan-duh-LEER (/ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chandelier” in a sentence?
Here is “chandelier” used in a sentence: “A crystal chandelier hung above the grand staircase.”
What part of speech is “chandelier”?
“Chandelier” is a noun.
Where does the word “chandelier” come from?
The word “chandelier” comes from Latin. From French chandelier, ultimately from Latin candela ("candle") — chandeliers were originally frames for holding multiple candles.
How many meanings does “chandelier” have?
“Chandelier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a decorative light fixture with multiple branches, hung from a ceiling.
