sconce
/skɒns/
C1 · Advanced★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a light that is attached to a wall, often for decoration.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“We put a beautiful sconce on the wall in the hallway.”
“The old castle had candles in iron sconces.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A fixture for a light.