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torchiere

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A floor lamp with a bowl on top for reflecting light upwards.
  2. Alternative spelling of torchiere.
    alt-of, alternative
  3. A large ornamental candelabrum.

Equivalents

DeutschDeckenfluter

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.
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See also

torching Torchlight Torchlights torchmaker torchmaking torchman

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