noun

cupola

/ˈkjuːpələ/ · say it: KYU·puh·luh

a small dome crowning a roof

In Architecture & Design

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1. (noun) a small tower or dome on the roof of a building

2. (noun) a rounded vault or ceiling shaped like a dome

Examples

1. The cupola on top of the old courthouse was a distinctive landmark in the town.
2. The artist painted frescoes on the cupola of the church.

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cupola

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