What is another word for colonnade?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒlənˌe͡ɪd] (IPA)

A colonnade is a row of columns that support a roof or cover. It is commonly found in ancient Greek and Roman architecture, but can still be seen in modern buildings today. Some synonyms for colonnade include arcade, portico, gallery, piazza, cloister, and veranda. An arcade is a series of arches supported by columns or piers. A portico is a porch with a roof supported by columns, typically at the entrance of a building. A gallery is an elevated platform or balcony that runs along a wall, typically supported by columns or posts. A piazza is a large public square or open space often surrounded by buildings and colonnades. A cloister is a covered walkway typically found in monasteries or convents. A veranda is a roofed porch or balcony typically enclosed by a colonnade of columns or pillars.

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What are the hypernyms for Colonnade?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for colonnade (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Colonnade?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Colonnade

Across the strip of sliding water the sombre firs rose in a great colonnade from the grey rock's crest, with the fires of sunset blazing behind their wide-girthed trunks.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
Nasmyth noticed how curiously at home she seemed amidst that tremendous colonnade of towering trunks.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
Here is a colonnade where in winter you can pace up and down with shutters closed on the weather side, or in spring-time enjoy the scent of violets and the temperate sunshine.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill

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