gasolier

[ gas-uh-leer ]

noun

1. a chandelier furnished with gaslights.

gasolier

/ ˌɡæsəˈlɪə /

noun

1. a branched hanging fitting for gaslights

Word History and Origins

Origin of gasolier¹

gas + -o- + (chande)lier

Word History and Origins

Origin of gasolier¹

C19: from gas + ( chand ) elier

Example Sentences

The gasolier trembled, the floor throbbed, the little goblin dwelling pulsated as if it were alarmed.

From Project Gutenberg

The lady who was cousin to a baronet had shifted her chair beneath the gasolier, her eyes bent on her everlasting crochet work.

From Project Gutenberg