pediment

[US]/'pedɪm(ə)nt/
[UK]/'pɛdɪmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. triangular wall; gable
Word Forms
Pluralpediments

Example Sentences

The whole building has symmetric façade, the European architectural style is stressed by elements such as arch windows, cantilever flats, contour, deep shadows, bracketarm, gate pediments, etc.

The grand building had a beautiful pediment above the entrance.

The pediment of the temple was adorned with intricate carvings.

The pediment of the courthouse featured classical architectural details.

The pediment of the museum displayed a scene from Greek mythology.

Architects often incorporate pediments into their designs to add a sense of grandeur.

The pediment of the library was supported by columns on either side.

The pediment of the church was damaged during the storm.

The pediment of the government building was a symbol of authority and power.

The pediment of the theater was intricately designed to reflect the artistic nature of the performances inside.

The pediment of the mansion was adorned with sculptures of mythical creatures.

Real-world Examples

Immense marble blocks for the Parthenon's pediment have just arrived from quarries at Mount Pentelikon.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

It shot forth from the central fluting of a column that supported the pediment of the bookcase.

Source: Gentleman Thief

I examined the other doors: all of them bore hardly legible traces of names caned over the pediments.

Source: The Mystery of 813 (Part Two)

And this " classicizing" is also rather apparent in the architecture of the Renaissance which featured all sorts of Greek columns and triangular pediments and Roman arches and domes.

Source: World History Crash Course

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