frieze

noun

Pronunciation: /friːz/

Definition

A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling or on the upper part of an architectural structure.

Examples

• The museum's new wing features a marble frieze salvaged from a Roman villa.

• Students studied the intricate frieze that runs along the top of the Parthenon.

• The interior designer suggested adding a floral frieze to break up the monotony of the plain white walls.

Synonyms of frieze

Words with a similar meaning to frieze:

• band
• border
• relief
• ornamentation

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