peristyle
Example Sentences
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The torch was lit by Rafer Johnson, who not only had the good hands of a world-class athlete, but also a heart with a reach as high as the cauldron in the Coliseum’s peristyle end.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2023
Gauls constructed villas with Roman features such as tiled roofing, stone masonry, and peristyle or columned courtyards.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
They joined Truex on a podium for a NASCAR-first medal ceremony held below the Coliseum’s famed peristyle.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2023
Drivers will wheel around the infield under the legendary peristyle, the air heavy with memories of gold medals and iconic college football games.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2022
The wind rustled, pushing leaves and food wrappers across the peristyle.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
