Pediment (Noun)
Meaning
A triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pediment above the columns was decorated with intricate carvings of gods and goddesses.
- The pediment of the ancient temple was crumbling, revealing the wooden structure beneath.
- The architects designed the building with a distinctive pediment, featuring a frieze and a tympanum.
- The pediment was topped with a large stone sculpture, adding to the grandeur of the building.
- Restorers carefully removed the centuries-old grime from the pediment, revealing its original glory.