Parthenon

noun

Par·​the·​non ˈpär-thə-ˌnän How to pronounce Parthenon (audio)
: a Doric temple of Athena built on the acropolis at Athens in the fifth century b.c.

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The Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Ancient Agora are of course essential for any visit but every corner of Athens seems to tell a story of mythology, innovation and artistic achievement. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 But now, Juan de Lara, an archaeologist at the University of Oxford, has created a virtual model of the Parthenon that upends such beliefs. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025 Its sculptor could have been among those who decorated the Parthenon later in that century, the label says. Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025 Take at least 48 hours to explore its distinct neighborhoods and outdoor spaces—including a replica of Athens’s Parthenon—to make the most of your time in Tennessee. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Parthenon

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Parthenōn

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Parthenon was in 1776

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“Parthenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parthenon. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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