architecture
noun
ar·chi·tec·ture
ˈär-kə-ˌtek-chər 
1
: the art or science of building
specifically
: the art or practice of designing and building structures and especially habitable ones
2
a
: formation or construction resulting from or as if from a conscious act
the architecture of the garden
b
: a unifying or coherent form or structure
a novel that lacks architecture
3
: architectural product or work
buildings that comprise the architecture of the square
4
: a method or style of building
Gothic architecture
5
: the manner in which the components of a computer or computer system are organized and integrated
different program architectures
Examples of architecture in a Sentence
In college, he studied architecture.
The architecture of the building is modern.
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Yoshua Bengio, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The design The final product was a collaboration between Thomas and architecture firm Perkins&Will.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Featuring naval architecture and exterior lines by Incat Crowther, the vessel showcases a lightweight composite hull designed for structural integrity and fuel efficiency.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Established in 1988 by the Japan Art Association, the Praemium Imperiale is a global arts prize that honors exceptional achievements in painting, sculpture, architecture, music and theater/film.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
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architecture
noun
ar·chi·tec·ture
ˈär-kə-ˌtek-chər
1
: the art or science of designing and building structures and especially ones that can be lived in
2
: architectural product or work
3
: a method or style of building
architectural
adjective
ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl
-ˈtek-shrəl
architecturally
adverb
-ē
Medical Definition
architecture
noun
ar·chi·tec·ture
ˈär-kə-ˌtek-chər
: the basic structural form especially of a bodily part or of a large molecule
the architecture and function of the cerebral cortex
the complex molecular architecture of muscle cells—Carolyn Cohen
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