Definitions for chandelier

chandelier chan·de·lier

Spelling: [shan-dl-eer]
IPA: /ˌʃæn dlˈɪər/

Chandelier is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 810 anagrams from letters in chandelier (acdeehilnr).

Definitions for chandelier

noun

  1. a decorative, sometimes ornate, light fixture suspended from a ceiling, usually having branched supports for a number of lights.

Origin of chandelier

1655-65; French: literally, something that holds candles; see chandler

Examples for chandelier

He turned toward the hall door as if with the intention of lighting the chandelier.

He has risen now, and is standing under the chandelier, drawn to his full height.

Under the blaze of the chandelier and amid a chorus of "Babs darling!"

She stood under the chandelier, and he saw at once the ravages that trouble had made in her.

chandelier, swimming pool, patient EKG, Abracadabra, you are free.

The house was merely lighted by a chandelier from the centre.

His Highness held the bottle at an oblique angle with the chandelier.

And good luck getting the song (and music video) to “chandelier” out of your head.

The edifice had a chandelier and candle sconces and two low galleries.

Taut red fabric on the ceiling above the chandelier gives the room a cool, circus-tent vibe.

Word Value for chandelier
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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