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- US Pronunciation
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- [shan-dl-eer]
- /ˌʃæn dlˈɪər/
- /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shan-dl-eer]
- /ˌʃæn dlˈɪər/
Definitions of chandelier word
- countable noun chandelier A chandelier is a large, decorative frame which holds light bulbs or candles and hangs from the ceiling. 3
- noun chandelier an ornamental hanging light with branches and holders for several candles or bulbs 3
- noun chandelier a lighting fixture hung from a ceiling, with branches for candles, light bulbs, etc. 3
- noun chandelier a decorative, sometimes ornate, light fixture suspended from a ceiling, usually having branched supports for a number of lights. 1
- noun chandelier A decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles. 1
- noun chandelier suspended light fixture 1
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Origin of chandelier
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < French: literally, something that holds candles; see chandler
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Parts of speech for Chandelier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chandelier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
chandelier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chandelier
noun chandelier
- crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
- corona — The sun's corona is its outer atmosphere.
- luster — a person who lusts: a luster after power.
- candelabrum — A candelabrum is the same as a candelabra.
- candleholder — a candlestick
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