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torchiere

tor·chiere
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tawr-cheer]
    • /tɔrˈtʃɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tawr-cheer]
    • /tɔrˈtʃɪər/

Definition of torchiere word

  • noun torchiere a floor lamp for indirect lighting, having its source of light within a reflecting bowl that directs the light upward. 1

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Parts of speech for Torchiere

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

torchiere popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with torchiere

  • what is a torchiere?
  • what is a torchiere lamp?

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