MEANING
A wall-mounted holder or fitting for a candle or electric light.
Use it for
wall lighting; symmetrical interiors; localized illuminationPlace a light source on a wall without introducing a lamp on furniture.
Words that belong together
- brass sconce
- wall sconce
- pair of sconces
On the page
A brass sconce lit the reading chair from behind.
They replaced the candle sconces with discreet electric fittings.
Only one of the two sconces beside the mirror still worked.
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Word forms
- Base
- sconce
Usage notes
Primary category: architecture. Names the fixture, not the light itself; useful in modern as well as historical interiors. Count noun: sconces.
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