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

Wind along sculpted griffins, a hilltop tempietto, fountains, a grotto, marble colonnades, a reflection pool and an amphitheater amid Hudson views. —Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

Gone are the security scanners nestled between the colonnades, which kept such a tight control over the heaving masses trying to get into this giant piazza. —Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025

Taking in the event while leaning against Lorenzo Bernini’s massive Tuscan colonnades, built in the 17th century, compounded the emotions the Walkers felt about the moment’s historical significance. —Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 9 May 2025

Built from the same marble as the Taj Mahal, its grand dome and colonnades reflect European neoclassical designs, with domed kiosks and intricate lattices showcasing Mughal and Rajasthani elements. —Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 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