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

Photographed by Eric Boman In 2006, Vogue shot Aerin Lauder’s Greek Revival family house in the Hamptons, which once was the preserve of her grandmother, the legendary Estée. —Eric Boman, Vogue, 25 May 2025

The United States Capitol While the Capitol building is an example of neoclassical architecture, the style pulls from both Federal and Greek Revival influences. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025

Built in the Greek Revival style and five stories tall, Stanton Hall showcases massive French gold-leaf mirrors, Italian marble fireplace mantles, ornate grillwork and elaborate furniture. —Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025

Just a couple years ago, a Greek Revival mansion across from Forsyth Park sold for a record-setting $6.2 million, meanwhile, the most expensive home ever sold in the Hostess City of the South is the $8.4 million paid for celebrity chef Paula Deen’s former estate in November 2023. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Greek Revival

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