chandelier
noun/ˌʃændəˈlɪr/
Frequency rank: #10,695 most common English word
Meaning
A large, decorative light fixture suspended from the ceiling, typically with branching arms holding multiple bulbs or candles.
Example sentence
The grand ballroom was lit by chandelier hanging from the ceiling, covered in hundreds of sparkling crystals.
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