sconce

The word “sconce” has 1 syllable: sconce

It's pronounced as /skɑns/


What is synonym and antonym for sconce?

In the thesaurus, “sconce” has 31 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for sconce along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for sconce

Meanings of sconce

  • noun
    1. A fixture for a light.
    2. A head or a skull.
    3. A poll tax; a mulct or fine.
    4. A piece of armor for the head; headpiece; helmet.
    5. A type of small fort or other fortification, especially as built to defend a pass or ford.
    6. A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.
    7. The circular tube, with a brim, in a candlestick, into which the candle is inserted.
    8. A squinch.
    9. A fragment of a floe of ice.
    10. A fixed seat or shelf.
  • verb
    1. To impose a fine, a forfeit, or a mulct.
    2. To shut within a sconce; to imprison.

Example Sentences

  • The antique sconce on the wall gave the room a vintage charm.
  • He installed a new sconce to provide better lighting in the hallway.
  • The flickering flame in the sconce added to the eerie atmosphere.
  • She chose a bronze sconce to match the rest of the bathroom decor.
  • A decorative sconce hung beside each painting in the gallery.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms or another words to sconce, such as: arc lamp, arc light, beacon, candelabra, candelabrum, candle, chandelier.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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