noun

sconce

Sconce (noun) means a fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.

noun

A fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.

A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.

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Etymology

From Middle English sconce, sconse (“candlestick or lantern (with screen)”), from Old French esconse (“lantern”), from Latin absconsus (“hidden”), perfect passive participle of abscondō (“hide”). Cognate with abscond.

Rhymes for sconce

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sconce?

"sconce" (noun) means a fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.

What are the different meanings of sconce?

"sconce" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb; 2. A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.