Meaning & use
Torchere
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A tall, freestanding lamp or candlestick designed to direct light upward or provide ambient room lighting.
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A brass torchere stood in the corner, casting a warm glow on the ceiling.
The hotel lobby was lit by matching torcheres on either side of the staircase.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French "torchère," ultimately from "torche" (torch), reflecting its original use for holding a flaming torch or candle.
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floor lamp
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