torchère

UK
/tɔːˈʃeə/
US
/tɔrˈʃɛr/

Translations

torchèrenoun
torchères
pl
UK
/tɔːˈʃeə/
US
/tɔrˈʃɛr/
The torchère in the corner of the room provided a warm glow.
Торшер в углу комнаты создавал теплое свечение.
torchèreadjective
UK
/tɔːˈʃɛə/
US
/tɔrˈʃɛr/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "torchère lamp".

Definitions

torchèrenoun
A tall ornamental stand for a candlestick or lamp.
The antique torchère in the corner of the room added a touch of elegance to the decor.
A tall floor lamp that directs light upward, often fitted with an electric bulb rather than a candle.
A sleek torchère near the sofa provided soft, indirect lighting.
torchèreadjective
Designating or relating to a lamp or lighting fixture that resembles or functions as a torchère.
They installed torchère sconces along the hallway for ambient illumination.