Definition of Torchiere

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Torchiere

torch singers
torch song
torch songs
torchable
torchbearer
torchbearers
torcheculs
torched
torcher
torchere
torcheres
torchers
torches
torchier
torchiere (current term)
torchieres
torchiers
torchiest
torching
torchings
torchless
torchlight
torchlights
torchlike
torchman
torchmen
torchon
torchons

Literary usage of Torchiere

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Light's Labour's Lost: Policies for Energy-efficient Lighting by Paul Waide, Satoshi Tanishima, International Energy Agency (2006)
"The term is derived from "trough" and "coffer". uplighter: see "torchiere". veiling reflections: luminous reflections from specular or semi-matt surfaces ..."

2. Energy Policies Of IEA Countries: 2006 Review by International Energy Agency, SourceOECD (Online service) (2006)
"The majority of halogen torchiere lamps, which typically draw large amounts of power and provide very inefficient illumination, have been prohibited from ..."

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