noun
- Plural of gaseliere; ornamental light fixtures that burn gas, typically hanging from a ceiling like a chandelier.
Usage: historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The Victorian mansion's dining room was illuminated by elaborate gaseliers.
- Gaseliers were common in wealthy homes during the 19th century before electric lighting became widespread.
- The antique gaseliers in the theater had been carefully preserved and restored.
- Many old gaseliers have been converted to electric bulbs for safety and convenience.