Greek Revival

noun

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

: 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 Athena Calderone’s Swoon-worthy Brooklyn Kitchen In October 2018, AD popped on over to the Greek Revival townhouse of Athena Calderone in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood. —

Madeleine Luckel, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024 These exterior facades also vary in architectural styles, from Craftsman to Greek Revival. —

Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 19 June 2024 The Greek Revival vacation home perfectly marries modern charms with classic Mediterranean elements, including through its bright white and rich blue decor. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 Queen Anne From its gated hillside lot, this 1902 Greek Revival has views of Puget Sound, Lake Union, and the Space Needle. —

The Week Staff, theweek, 28 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Greek Revival

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of Greek Revival was in 1918

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“Greek Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greek%20Revival. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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