Gothic Revival

noun

: an artistic style or movement of the 18th and 19th centuries inspired by and imitative of the Gothic style especially in architecture

Examples of Gothic Revival in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Built between 1824 and 1829 and in Old Montreal, the church features two soaring towers and stands as a dramatic example of the Gothic Revival style. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026

In Europe, Gothic Revival and Victorian grandeur coexist with modern amenities, preserving history while accommodating contemporary life. — Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026

Other classic side quests include a Chicago architecture cruise, a can’t-miss boat tour that sails past iconic buildings like the art deco Carbide and Carbon Building and the Gothic Revival Tribune Tower. — Aimee Long, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026

The eccentric design of Olana was inspired by fortresses in Persia (where, curiously, Church hadn’t travelled), as well as Italian, East Indian, Gothic Revival, and French Second Empire architecture. — Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Gothic Revival

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