WordValecolonnade
a row of columns supporting a roof or beams
In more detail
1. (noun) a row of columns (tall pillars) supporting a roof or structure, often found in classical architecture
2. (noun) a covered walkway with columns on one or both sides
Examples
- 1. The ancient Greek temple was fronted by an impressive colonnade of marble columns.
- 2. We walked through the colonnade of the museum's entrance, sheltered by the columns overhead.
How to use colonnade
Colonnade is a technical architectural term used to describe a structural or decorative feature consisting of a series of columns. It appears in formal, descriptive contexts when discussing buildings, classical architecture, or historical structures. The term is precise and registers as educated or professional.
Common phrases
- classical colonnade
- covered colonnade
- grand colonnade
- colonnade of columns
- fronting a colonnade
Synonyms
portico · peristyle · colonnade
Word family
colonnaded (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse colonnade with arcade, which is a similar covered passageway but is supported by arches rather than columns.
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