noun
- wall-mounted light fixtures, typically decorative
- small defensive fortifications or earthworks
Usage: military; historical
Examples
- The hallway was lit by elegant brass sconces.
- Crystal sconces flanked the fireplace in the dining room.
- We installed battery-operated sconces in the bedroom.
- The castle’s outer sconces provided additional protection.
- Medieval sconces were built to guard strategic positions.
- The decorator chose antique sconces to match the period furniture.