parapet

noun

Definition of parapetnext
as in rampart
a low wall at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge The invaders fired arrows over the castle's parapet.

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Recent Examples of parapet Charles placed an arrangement of flowers on a parapet before the couple silently bowed their heads in a moment of reflection. — Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026 The royals laid a bouquet of white flowers on a parapet at the South Pool, bowed their heads in a moment of silence and met with survivors, first responders and families of the victims. — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Charles placed an arrangement of flowers on a parapet before the couple silently bowed their heads in a moment of reflection. — Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 They were greeted at the National 9/11 memorial plaza in Lower Manhattan by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, then walked to one of the memorial’s two pools, where parapets bear the names of the victims of the attacks. — ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parapet
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  1. rampart
  2. fortification
  3. citadel
Noun
  • Gaspare Fossati, the architect best known for restoring Hagia Sophia, renovated the building in the 1840s, while the remains of 13th-century Genoese ramparts still form part of the restaurant walls downstairs.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
  • Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of rampart
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  • At the White House, construction is under way on a helipad, ballroom, fortification of the front door and columns are under repair.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • During the Thursday stop, Abbott called for a roof fortification grant program, comparing the plan to roof-safeguarding programs that have been established in other states.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of fortification
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  • One of the oldest citadels in the Middle East, Jerash has seen an unbroken chain of human occupation since the Bronze Age.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • Paton, 52, was in Peru with his wife to hike the Inca Trail, a popular route that ends at Machu Picchu, a citadel built by the Incas in the 15th century.
    — Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Definition of citadel

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“Parapet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parapet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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