Atrium (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hospital's main entrance opened into a spacious atrium with a large skylight and a fountain.
- The ancient Roman villa featured a grand atrium that connected the various wings of the house.
- The doctor explained that the atrium of the heart was responsible for receiving oxygen-depleted blood from the body.
- The shopping mall's central atrium was filled with natural light and featured a large indoor garden.
- The architect designed the office building with a large atrium that provided a sense of openness and community.
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Meaning 2
The central area in a building; open to the sky.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.