colonnade
pronunciation
How to pronounce colonnade in British English:
UK [ˌkɒləˈneɪd]
How to pronounce colonnade in American English:
US [ˌkɑləˈneɪd]
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- Noun:
- structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
- a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
Word Origin
- colonnade (n.)
- 1718, from French colonnade, from Italian colonnato, from colonna "column," from Latin columna "pillar" (see column).
Example
- 1. The terrace was embraced by the two arms of the colonnade .
- 2. Sebastian had been supine on the sunny seat in the colonnade , as he was now .
- 3. According to su 's research , the school boasted a string of classic-style buildings which were interestingly connected with each other through long , beautiful colonnade .
- 4. The hotel is situated in the quiet surroundings of an english style park-near the forest spring and not far from the spa colonnade .
- 5. The ill man had a bolus and sat on the colonnade in calmness until now .