Meaning of torchiere | Babel Free
Definitions
- A floor lamp with a bowl on top for reflecting light upwards.
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Alternative spelling of torchiere. alt-of, alternative
- A large ornamental candelabrum.
Examples
“On her left, substantial enough to make a permanent dent in the rug, a copper-plated torchière lamp tossed a nonchalant circle of light over her head.”
“Dimming controls for overhead lights and torchière lights are becoming popular and are ideal in the family room to adjust for different moods.”
“The other lamp, a tall, golden Art Deco torchière, illuminated the center of the room.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.