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atrium

noun

Definition of atriumnext
as in courtyard

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Recent Examples of atrium In the United Center’s atrium, star center Connor Bedard entered the stage with Chicago Blackhawks CEO and Chairman Danny Wirtz, general manager Kyle Davidson and coach Jeff Blashill. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 The main entrance on Cumberland Street is inspired by Turin and Northern Italy and features Italian marble, walnut and bronze framing a dramatic central staircase and atrium. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Set the scene Upon entering, don't let the grandiose, atrium-esque, white-marbled lobby fool you into thinking there's an ounce of formality or stuffiness here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 The Milwaukee Art Museum is hosting a yoga session overlooking Lake Michigan in its atrium or maybe head over to the Story Hill Firehouse to listen to some jazz and welcome the start of fall. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atrium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atrium
  1. courtyard
  2. patio
  3. peristyle
  4. enclosure
  5. galleria
  6. plaza
  7. quadrangle
  8. yard
Noun
  • Many of the rooms have private entrances and are dotted around a courtyard.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • Sit outside on the patio overlooking the pool and enjoy the delicious Cal-Pacific cooking, like the bulgogi burger with umami fries, bibimbap bowl and seared salmon with shimeji mushrooms in a coconut-lemongrass broth.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Multilevel decks and a beautiful stone patio further blend interior and exterior spaces.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of patio
Noun
  • 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 now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Definition of peristyle
Noun
  • For example, our interns this summer helped put up a deer enclosure around our sugarbush.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Aluminum targets tougher battery demands The coated aluminum can be used for battery enclosures and casings, where corrosion protection can help improve component durability.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of enclosure
Noun
  • In some cases, however, those vultures circling the air over yesterday’s gallerias, plazas and megamalls are actually vulture investors.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Singaporeans and international travelers also flock here to hang out on the beaches, zip line at Mega Adventure Park, shop at the massive luxury galleria, and more.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of galleria
Noun
  • Konca has ties to a medical office at the same plaza, the records show.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The opening-night celebration began with an al fresco cocktail reception in the museum’s sprawling plaza, with a live 27-piece orchestra.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of plaza
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • The students are lined up in their hundreds− across the student center mezzanine, down the stairs and out into the hot Florida Spring of the quadrangle.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of quadrangle
Noun
  • Senior quarterback Ryan Bullion has completed 63 of 94 pass attempts for 915 yards and 15 TDs with just two interceptions.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Standout freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley, who racked up 13 catches, 255 yards, four receiving touchdowns and a punt-return touchdown in his first three games with USC, was listed as doubtful.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of yard

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