frieze

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: band, border, relief, ornamentation

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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

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