Meaning & use
sconce
A decorative bracket fixed to a wall that holds a candle or light fixture.
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Flickering candles in iron sconces lined the stone corridor of the old castle.
They replaced the outdated wall sconces with sleek, modern LED fixtures.
A note on using this word
Sconce specifically refers to a wall-mounted light or candle holder, distinguishing it from a freestanding lamp or a chandelier.
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