Epergne (Noun)
Meaning
A large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The antique epergne in the center of the dining table was filled with an assortment of colorful flowers and lush greenery.
- As a child, I loved watching my grandmother carefully arrange the sweets and fruits in the delicate epergne on the holiday table.
- The opulent epergne that adorned the formal dining room table was a masterpiece of silverwork, with intricate patterns and curves that seemed to dance in the candlelight.
- To add a touch of elegance to the buffet, the caterer arranged a stunning epergne with an array of fresh fruits, cheeses, and crackers.
- In the grand ballroom, a magnificent epergne dominated the head table, its sparkling crystal and gold branches holding aloft a profusion of flowers, candles, and decorative ornaments.