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electrolier

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəˈlɪ.ə/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /əˌlɛk.tɹəˈlɪ.əɹ/
  • General-American: /əˌlɛk.tɹəˈlɪɹ/
  • General-American: /i-/
  • rhymes with -ɪə(ɹ)

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noun

Meaning 1

A fixture, usually hanging from a ceiling, for holding electric lamps; specifically, a chandelier lit by electricity rather than with candles or gas.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: chandelier

History

Etymology

From electro- (prefix meaning ‘electric, electrical’) + (chande)lier.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: ثريا كهربائية — fixture for holding electric lamps; chandelier lit by electricity
  • Finnish: kattokruunu sähkövaloilla — fixture for holding electric lamps; chandelier lit by electricity