Sconces is an English word. Below you'll find 8 example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Sconces meaning
plural of sconce
Using Sconces
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of sconce
Context around Sconces
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 3 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Sconces
- In this selection, "sconces" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, brass, decorative, crystal, spidery and seemed stand out and add context to how "sconces" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and candle sconces around the and as the sconces. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "sconces" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with sconces
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Brass sconces have been added, and shiny zigzag linoleum in red and black paves the floor. (16 words)
It has hardwood floors, flowery sconces, spidery pendant lights and double doors opening to a balcony overlooking the pool. (19 words)
Chandeliers and sconces seemed to be the primary lighting sources here but other developments were being made, especially at the Hall. (21 words)
Ms. Feldman likes the look so much she designed one kitchen with a switched outlet above a wall shelf, so she could plug in a table lamp and have it wired to the same wall dimmer as the sconces. (39 words)
Theatres such as the Drury Lane Theatre and the Covent Garden Theatre were lit by a large central chandelier and had a varying number of smaller stage chandeliers and candle sconces around the walls of the theatres. (37 words)
The primary suite is accentuated by a gas fireplace, hardwood floors, walk-in his/her closets, double vanities flanked by crystal sconces, a shower with a glass enclosure and a standalone jetted tub. (33 words)
Example sentences (8)
Brass sconces have been added, and shiny zigzag linoleum in red and black paves the floor.
Ms. Feldman likes the look so much she designed one kitchen with a switched outlet above a wall shelf, so she could plug in a table lamp and have it wired to the same wall dimmer as the sconces.
The elevated finishes extend to the bathrooms, where spacious vanities are paired with decorative sconces and ceramic tile, completing the modern aesthetic.
The primary suite is accentuated by a gas fireplace, hardwood floors, walk-in his/her closets, double vanities flanked by crystal sconces, a shower with a glass enclosure and a standalone jetted tub.
It has hardwood floors, flowery sconces, spidery pendant lights and double doors opening to a balcony overlooking the pool.
Guests slept on mattresses, moved from First Covenant, in the St. Olaf social hall, a large room adorned with ceiling chandeliers and ornate candle wall sconces.
Chandeliers and sconces seemed to be the primary lighting sources here but other developments were being made, especially at the Hall.
Theatres such as the Drury Lane Theatre and the Covent Garden Theatre were lit by a large central chandelier and had a varying number of smaller stage chandeliers and candle sconces around the walls of the theatres.