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torchère

torchère

9.9
A tall floor lamp that directs light upward to give soft indirect light
  • noun
  • /tɔːrˈʃɛr/
translation icon : lámpara de pie
  • A beautiful torchère illuminated the entrance hall with soft, indirect light.

Examples

  • They placed a modern torchère next to the sofa to brighten the living room.

  • The antique torchère was restored and now stands proudly in the library.

  • The torchère in the corner brightens the entire room.

  • Can you turn on the torchère for more light?

  • A beautiful torchère illuminated the entrance hall with soft, indirect light.

  • They placed a modern torchère next to the sofa to brighten the living room.

  • The antique torchère was restored and now stands proudly in the library.

Synonyms

lamp
vstorchère
274 1.0

Something that gives light for a room or table

is a specific tall upward floor light rather than any light device
floor lamp
vstorchère
3 1.0

A tall light that stands on the floor to brighten a room

directs light upward to provide indirect ambient illumination
torcher
vstorchère
  • US
8.1

A tall floor lamp that shines light upward in a room

is the same design described using a slightly different form
uplight
vstorchère
4.4

A lamp that directs light upward to light walls or ceilings

is a tall floor fixture that sends light upward for indirect lighting

How Tall

lamppost
20 1.0
floor lamp
3 1.0
torchère
9.9
table lamp
3 1.0

Surface Forms

torchère singular
torchères plural

Etymology

Torchère comes from French torche, which is like the English word torch and means 'torch' or 'candle'. So think of a tall torch held up. A torchère is a tall floor lamp that sends light upward to give soft, indirect light.