torchière

English

Noun

torchière (plural torchières)

1. Alternative form of torchiere
   • 2009, Meryl McQueen, Wrapped, →ISBN, page 55:

     On her left, substantial enough to make a permanent dent in the rug, a copper-plated torchière lamp tossed a nonchalant circle of light over her head.

   • 2010, Amilya Antonetti, Why David Hated Tuesdays, →ISBN:

     Dimming controls for overhead lights and torchière lights are becoming popular and are ideal in the family room to adjust for different moods.

   • 2011, Emma Jameson, Ice Blue: Lord & Lady Hetheridge #1:

     The other lamp, a tall, golden Art Deco torchière, illuminated the center of the room.