parvis

noun

variants also parvise
Definition of parvisnext
as in atrium

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Recent Examples of parvis The western façade, giving onto the parvis, the open area before the cathedral, was not completed until around 1240, and the upper gallery of the nave and the two towers on the west façade were finished between 1225 and 1250. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parvis
  1. atrium
  2. courtyard
  3. peristyle
  4. galleria
  5. plaza
  6. quadrangle
  7. square
  8. patio
Noun
  • The atrium is a true rarity, with a 100-foot wall of windows that line the front of the home and thick walls that retain heat for a comfortable interior temperature year-round.
    — Felicia Brower, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Beds and rooms wrap around the atrium in tiers of the three-story building.
    — Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of atrium
Noun
  • Mornings begin with a dip in the courtyard pool, before breakfast on the rooftop—a feast of Moroccan specialties including msemmen, muffins, and mint tea.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The accompanying video shows a drone hiding in a courtyard behind a gate.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of courtyard
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
  • 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
  • Situated on the plaza between the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool, the pop-up monument is a temporary tribute honoring the names of almost every person who has served in the military since the nation’s inception.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The developer pledges to build a public plaza and a new CTA bus stop.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 20 Aug. 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
  • The intuitive Moon in your sign centers your 1st House of Identity, forming a square to money-minded Venus in your 10th House of Career and Reputation.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Dishes here are served in a restaurant that spills out onto the central square of the hotel, with a bar counter that dominates the room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of square
Noun
  • Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The calm guest bedrooms all spill onto patios or balconies, while a bunkroom with double beds offers ample space for both children and adults.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of patio

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“Parvis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parvis. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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