colonnade

noun

col·​on·​nade ˌkä-lə-ˈnād 

: a series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure

colonnaded

ˌkä-lə-ˈnā-dəd 

adjective

Examples of colonnade in a Sentence

A colonnade surrounds the courtyard.

Recent Examples on the Web

The colonnades served their own functions, most recently housing the press offices and briefing room on the west side, and the family movie theater and sitting rooms on the east side. —Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Answering questions from commissioners, Baranes said the potential project would add a story to the West Wing colonnade, and not the West Wing building proper. —ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026

Moving forward with the development process for up to 42 new colonnade-style apartment units along Southwest Trafficway, as phase one of redevelopment. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025

On Wednesday, new plaques were spotted along the presidential hall of fame along the White House colonnade, in which a number of former presidents are criticized in Trumpian style. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian colonnato, from colonna column

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for colonnade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• countertrade
• disobeyed
• escapade

Kids Definition

colonnade

noun

col·​on·​nade ˌkäl-ə-ˈnād 

: an evenly spaced row of columns usually supporting the base of a roof structure

colonnaded

-ˈnād-əd 

adjective