cupola
/ˈkjuːpələ/
noun
- A small, dome-shaped structure on top of a building, often used for decoration or to let in light.
- The old courthouse has a beautiful copper cupola on its roof.
- From the cupola, you can see the entire town.
- They added a cupola to the barn to improve ventilation.
- A dome-shaped roof or ceiling.
- The architect designed a glass cupola to flood the room with natural light.
- The cathedral's cupola was painted with scenes from the Bible.
- The cupola of the capitol building is a famous landmark.