Colonnade

/ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A series of columns placed at regular intervals, often supporting a roof, an entablature, or arches.

The ancient temple was adorned with a magnificent colonnade that provided shade for visitors.

A covered walkway or passageway supported by columns, often found in gardens or parks.

She strolled leisurely through the colonnade, enjoying the beauty of the blooming flowers on either side.

A row of columns, typically freestanding, used for architectural decoration.

The colonnade along the facade of the museum added a touch of grandeur to its overall design.

French 'colonnade', from 'colonne' meaning 'column', from Latin 'columna'.

colonnade of columns

A specific arrangement of columns that forms a walkway or entrance.

under the colonnade

Referring to being sheltered or walking beneath the columns.

column

A vertical architectural element that supports a structure.

portico

A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at one or both ends.

A fancy way to describe a long line of anything, often people.

Look at that colonnade of fans waiting for the concert!

Used humorously to refer to a series of columns in an ordinary setting.

The yard was so plain until I added my colonnade of garden gnomes.