noun
- Plural of gasalier; ornamental light fixtures that burn gas, typically hanging from a ceiling and resembling chandeliers.
Usage: historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The Victorian mansion's dining room was illuminated by elaborate gasaliers.
- Antique gasaliers are now prized collectibles for period home restoration.
- Before electric lighting became standard, gasaliers were a common fixture in wealthy homes.
- The museum's restored gasaliers demonstrate the craftsmanship of 19th-century gas lighting design.