colonnade
noun
col·on·nade
ˌkä-lə-ˈnād 
: a series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure
Examples of colonnade in a Sentence
A colonnade surrounds the courtyard.
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The Mostafa family from the southern Beirut suburbs share three mattresses amongst themselves amid the mosque’s looming colonnades.
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In his office just south of the colonnades of St. Peter’s Square, Fernández declined to discuss the topic.
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Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
The striking front exterior includes glass, steel, and a stone colonnade, complemented by a serene koi pond and distinctive landscaping.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024
In his office just south of the colonnades of St. Peter’s Square, Fernández declined to discuss the topic.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
The Canary Island date (Phoenix canariensis) is a stout, towering tree used in colonnades — that is, in rows on either side of boulevards, long driveways, or entryways to hotel resorts and other signature destinations.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024
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colonnade
noun
col·on·nade
ˌkäl-ə-ˈnād
: an evenly spaced row of columns usually supporting the base of a roof structure
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