Greek Revival

noun

1

: a style of architecture in the first half of the 19th century marked by the use or imitation of Greek orders

2

: a style of decoration (as of furniture) using or imitating the decorative motifs of ancient Greece

Examples of Greek Revival in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 176-year-old Greek Revival dwelling has been welcoming renowned artists since at least the late 19th century, first with American sculptor Daniel Chester French, who crafted the Seated Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025

In the distance is the Confederate monument, the Lake Shore Hotel to the immediate right, and the Greek Revival style court house just beyond. —Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025

Wilmington, North Carolina Wil-Har-Dale, a 1940 Greek Revival mansion, is fronted by a double-height Corinthian colonnade. —The Week Staff, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024

Inside what used to be the National City Bank Building, people are milling around under the 60-foot Greek Revival ceilings. —Emma Alpern, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1