A-frame

noun

ˈā-ˌfrām 

1

: a support structure shaped like the letter A

2

: a building typically having triangular front and rear walls and a roof reaching to or nearly to the ground

Examples of A-frame in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The second prototype is the Essentials, which is a smaller footprint (approximately 2,000 square feet, compared to the Legacy’s 3,000) that doesn’t include the A-frame but keeps the brand’s orange-and-white stripes at the forefront. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026

Scenic designer Tim Mackabee has fashioned a comfortable A-frame house interior with living room dominated by the piano, a central couch, a card table and a kitchen off to the side. —Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026

Frank Sinatra entertained at his Twin Palms estate; Marilyn Monroe retreated here between films, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in an A-frame hideaway steps from downtown. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026

In terms of lodging, the 10 A-frame micro-cabins are minimalist, but cozy, with low-lumen dimmers to keep light to a minimum and climate control options for year-round comfort. —Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for A-frame

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe