Triclinium (Noun)
Meaning 1
A dining room (especially a dining room containing a dining table with couches along three sides).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A dining table with couches along three sides in ancient Rome.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family gathered in the triclinium for their evening meal, reclining on the couches as they shared stories of their day.
- In the center of the room, a large triclinium filled the space, its three sides lined with plush cushions and ornate tables.
- The Roman villa's triclinium was famous for its stunning mosaics and intricate frescoes, making it a popular destination for wealthy visitors.
- After a long day of campaigning, the general returned home to enjoy a leisurely dinner with his closest advisors in the comfort of his triclinium.
- As the sun set over the garden, the family retired to their triclinium for a light supper, lounging on the soft cushions as they gazed out the windows.