Sconce Definition & Meaning
sconce
- noun
- a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
- a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate
- a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce
- a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
"Sconce" in song lyrics
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"crystal wall sconce"
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"outdoor lighting sconce"
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"nautical sconce"
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Words that rhyme with sconce
Usage tips for "sconce"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sconce mean?
- a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
- What part of speech is sconce?
- Sconce is a noun.
- How many definitions does sconce have?
- Sconce has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).