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

Framed by a lagoon and Corinthian colonnades, its Beaux-Arts grandeur evokes that of ancient Rome. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Warming stations will be located behind Section 146, on the Service Level near Dr Pepper Patio, at the top of the stairs by Gate 31 and on the south side of the colonnades. —Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

The best examples of this style are seen at the Getty Villa peristyle gardens — a peristyle is a courtyard framed by colonnades or rows of pillars — in Malibu. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026

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

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