Greek Revival

noun

1

: a style of architecture in the first half of the 19th century marked by the use or imitation of Greek orders

2

: a style of decoration (as of furniture) using or imitating the decorative motifs of ancient Greece

Examples of Greek Revival in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Built in 1902, the historic Greek Revival landmark remains one of only four Carnegie Halls in the world still in continuous use as a performance venue. —Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026

She’s more recently relocated to New York, purchasing a 181-year-old Greek Revival townhouse in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan that has long served as an artist haven. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026

Since Charleston is known for its mix of Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian architecture, a rental gives you the unique opportunity to live in a historic home–even if just for a short while. —Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026

Tour the Robbins Hunter Museum Occupying an 1842 Greek Revival home on Broadway, the Robbins Hunter Museum fully immerses visitors in the 19th century. —Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Greek Revival

• conjunctival
• archival
• arrival
• survival
• rival
• subconjunctival