What is another word for sconce?
206 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ skˈɒns], [ skˈɒns], [ s_k_ˈɒ_n_s]
A sconce is usually a type of decorative wall lighting fixture, but there are several synonyms that can also be used in its place. One synonym is wall light, which just as its name suggests, refers to any fixture that is mounted on the wall to provide light. Another synonym is candle holder, which describes the traditional sconce that held candles in place. A third synonym is torchiere, which is a floor lamp with an upward facing shade that provides indirect lighting. Finally, a fourth synonym is lampshade, which applies to any fixture that has a shade covering the light bulb and hence diffuses the light.
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Synonyms for Sconce:
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n.
• artifact • candlestick -
v.
• fine Other synonyms:
- filament ,
- lampshade ,
- light bulb ,
- light fixture ,
- wick .
- socket .
- mantle .
Other relevant words:
• candelabrum
• noun
- Balistraria ,
- Barracoon ,
- Bartizan ,
- Brains ,
- Casemate ,
- Circumvallation ,
- Contravallation ,
- Demibastion ,
- Epistyle ,
- Estreat ,
- Fortalice ,
- Glacis ,
- Martello Tower ,
- Pah ,
- Parados ,
- Peelhouse ,
- Pericranium ,
- Rath ,
- Ravelin ,
- Redan ,
- Sensorium ,
- Tenaille ,
- Vallation ,
- Vallum ,
- Zoophorus ,
- abatis ,
- advanced work ,
- amerce ,
- amercement ,
- architrave ,
- asylum ,
- bank ,
- banquette ,
- barbed-wire entanglement ,
- barbican ,
- barricade ,
- barrier ,
- bastion ,
- battlement ,
- bean ,
- belfry ,
- blockhouse ,
- bracket ,
- brain ,
- braincase ,
- brainpan ,
- breastwork ,
- brow ,
- bulwark ,
- candelabra ,
- candelabrum ,
- candle holder ,
- capital ,
- capitol ,
- capitulum ,
- castle ,
- ceiling ,
- cerebrum ,
- chandelier ,
- chastise ,
- cheval-de-frise ,
- chump ,
- citadel ,
- confine ,
- confiscate ,
- conk ,
- conserve ,
- coping stone ,
- cornice ,
- counterscarp ,
- cover ,
- covering ,
- cranium ,
- crest ,
- crown ,
- curtain ,
- damages ,
- dike ,
- discretion ,
- distraint ,
- distress ,
- dome ,
- donjon ,
- drawbridge ,
- dungeon ,
- earthwork ,
- encephalon ,
- enclosure ,
- enshroud ,
- entablature ,
- entanglement ,
- escarp ,
- escarpment ,
- escheat ,
- escheatment ,
- fastness ,
- fence ,
- fieldwork ,
- forfeit ,
- forfeiture ,
- fort ,
- fortification ,
- fortress ,
- frieze ,
- gas fixture ,
- girandole ,
- gray matter ,
- grey matter ,
- head ,
- headpiece ,
- hold ,
- holder ,
- immure ,
- impound ,
- imprison ,
- incarcerate ,
- indemnify ,
- keep ,
- lampstand ,
- loophole ,
- lunette ,
- machicolation ,
- maintain ,
- mantelet ,
- menorah ,
- merlon ,
- mound ,
- mulct ,
- noddle ,
- noggin ,
- noodle ,
- outwork ,
- palisade ,
- pallet ,
- parapet ,
- pate ,
- patronize ,
- pediment ,
- penalise ,
- penalize ,
- poll ,
- portcullis ,
- preserve ,
- protect ,
- punish ,
- rampart ,
- redoubt ,
- refuge ,
- reimburse ,
- ridge ,
- safeguard ,
- sally port ,
- save ,
- scarp ,
- sensation ,
- sensory ,
- sequester ,
- sequestrate ,
- shelter ,
- skull ,
- stockade ,
- stronghold ,
- topping ,
- tower of strength ,
- tympanum ,
- upper story ,
- vindicate ,
- wall bracket ,
- work .
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How to use "Sconce" in context?
When designing a room, one of the key focal points is often the sconce. This decorative light can add a touch of elegance to any space and can be used to light up a corner or entire room. Additionally, sconces can be used to conceal electrical cords, adding an extra layer of convenience. Here are some tips on how to choose the right sconce for your home.
When shopping for a sconce, it is important to consider the size of the space it will be placed in and the type of light it will be used to provide.
Homophones for Sconce:
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Hyponym for Sconce:
n.
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artifact
wall bracket, shelter, earthwork, light, bracket, fort, light source, fortress.
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artifact
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