Gothic Revival

noun

: an artistic style or movement of the 18th and 19th centuries inspired by and imitative of the Gothic style especially in architecture

Examples of Gothic Revival in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, recently bought Strancally Castle, a Gothic Revival estate overlooking the River Blackwater in County Waterford, according to The Irish Times, which first reported the deal. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

The three-story home was built in 1830 and later extensively renovated in 2003, reportedly featuring 11 main bedrooms, a cut-stone Gothic Revival facade, 16,000 square feet of living space, and sprawling green lawns across its 440 acres. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

The vintage architecture of the 130-year-old hotel is a pastiche of Gothic Revival turrets and arches, a stone castle masquerading as what is arguably the world's most luxurious and pampering ski hotel. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Built between 1824 and 1829 and in Old Montreal, the church features two soaring towers and stands as a dramatic example of the Gothic Revival style. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Gothic Revival

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