prostyle
/ˈproʊˌstaɪl/
adjective
- Describing a building, especially a classical temple, that has a row of columns only at the front.
- The prostyle portico gave the courthouse a grand and welcoming appearance.
- Ancient Greek architects often designed small temples in a prostyle layout.
- The museum's entrance is prostyle, with six tall columns supporting the porch.
noun
- A building, especially a classical temple, that has a row of columns only at the front.
- The architect studied several ancient prostyles for inspiration.
- This small prostyle was built as a shrine in the garden.
- The guide explained that a prostyle has columns only on the front side.