Plinth (Noun)
Meaning
An architectural support or base (as for a column or statue).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient Greek temple stood proudly on its original plinth, a testament to the ingenuity of its long-lost builders.
- A large marble plinth supported the bronze statue of the city's founder in the town square.
- The plinth beneath the column was intricately carved with scenes of everyday life from ancient civilizations.
- Restorers carefully excavated the buried plinth to reveal the long-hidden base of the ancient monument.
- The museum's newest acquisition, a priceless artifact, was displayed on a custom-built plinth to showcase its delicate features.