Colonnaded

/ˌkɒləˈneɪdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having or decorated with a colonnade; featuring columns arranged in rows.

Etymology

Past participle of 'colonnade' used as adjective. Describes buildings or structures that have colonnades, from the 18th century onward in architectural terminology.

Kelly Says

Thomas Jefferson designed Monticello with a colonnaded front because he'd seen Roman ruins in books—he was basically cosplaying as an ancient architect, and Americans copied him for government buildings everywhere.

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