Meaning: A framework of metal bars or a decorative screen.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The car has a stylish grille.

Category: Architecture › Design

Synonyms:

• grating
• screen

Meaning: The level of a building that is at ground level.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The store is located on the ground floor.

Category: Architecture › Buildings

Synonyms: first floor

Meaning: The height of the ground; the base level of a structure.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The entrance is at ground level.

Category: Architecture › Buildings

Synonyms: ground floor

Meaning: A drawing that shows the layout of a building from above.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The architect presented the ground plan for the new library.

Category: Architecture › Design

Synonyms:

• blueprint
• layout

Meaning: A building used by a guild for meetings and events.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The guildhall was beautifully decorated for the annual banquet.

Category: Architecture › Buildings

Meaning: Having been emptied of its contents.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The gutted building was a shell of its former self.

Category: Architecture › Buildings

Synonyms: emptied

Meaning: A style of building with a frame made of wood and walls of plaster or brick.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The village is known for its half-timbered houses.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms: framed

Meaning: A large room or building used for gatherings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The concert will be held in the town hall.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• auditorium
• venue

Meaning: A long passage in a building that leads to rooms.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She walked down the hallway to her classroom.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• corridor
• passage

Meaning: A rail that provides support for people to hold onto when using stairs or ramps.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He held onto the handrail while climbing the stairs.

Category: Architecture › Construction

Synonyms:

• banister
• guardrail

Meaning: An opening in a ship or building, often covered by a hatch.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crew accessed the cargo through the hatchway.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• opening
• door

Meaning: The vertical space above a person’s head, especially in a vehicle or room.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Make sure there is enough headroom in the car for tall passengers.

Category: Architecture › Design

Meaning: a tall building with many floors.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city skyline is filled with high-rises.

Category: Architecture › Buildings

Synonyms:

• skyscraper
• tower

Meaning: A building for human habitation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They bought a new house in the suburbs.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• home
• dwelling

Meaning: A bridge that has a rounded top, resembling a hump.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They crossed the humpbacked bridge to reach the village.

Category: Architecture › Bridges

Synonyms:

• arched bridge
• n/a

Antonyms:

• flat bridge
• n/a

Meaning: A small, simple building, often used as a shelter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They stayed in a hut during their camping trip.

Category: Architecture › Buildings

Synonyms:

• shack
• cabin

Antonyms:

• mansion
• palace

Meaning: Having an impressive appearance; grand.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The imposing castle stood on the hill.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• impressive
• grand

Antonyms:

• unimpressive
• ordinary

Meaning: Material used to fill a space, especially in construction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The infill was necessary to complete the building.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• filling
• material

Meaning: An architect specializing in the design of buildings in Jerusalem.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Jerusalem architect is known for blending modern and traditional styles.

Category: Architecture › Specialization

Meaning: The central stone at the summit of an arch, locking the whole arch together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The keystone is crucial for the stability of the arch.

Category: Architecture › Construction

Synonyms: cornerstone

Meaning: A structure made of crossed strips of material, often used in gardens or architecture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garden had a beautiful lattice for climbing plants.

Category: Architecture › Structures

Synonyms:

• framework
• grid

Meaning: Having a structure of crossed strips or bars.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The latticed window allowed light to filter through.

Category: Architecture › Structures

Synonyms:

• gridded
• crossed

Meaning: A framework made of crossed strips, often decorative.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The latticework on the fence added charm to the garden.

Category: Architecture › Design

Synonyms:

• framework
• design

Meaning: A simple structure with a sloping roof, supported at one side.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They built a lean-to for extra storage.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms: shed

Meaning: A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall or cliff.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He stood on the ledge to get a better view.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• shelf
• overhang

Meaning: A horizontal support beam above a door or window.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The lintel was made of solid wood.

Category: Architecture › Construction

Synonyms:

• beam
• support

Meaning: A room or space directly under the roof of a house, often used for storage or living.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They converted the loft into a cozy bedroom.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms: attic

Meaning: A roofed, open-air gallery or corridor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The loggia provided a beautiful view of the garden.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms: gallery

Meaning: a type of window covering that allows light in while blocking direct sunlight

Part of speech: noun

Example: The louvre windows kept the room bright without overheating.

Category: Architecture › Windows

Synonyms:

• shutter
• blind

Meaning: A large country house with lands.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The family lived in a grand manor.

Category: Architecture › Historical Buildings

Synonyms: estate

Meaning: The main house on an estate or manor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The manor house was beautifully restored.

Category: Architecture › Historical Buildings

Synonyms: mansion

Meaning: A large, impressive house.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They bought a mansion on the outskirts of the city.

Category: Architecture › Residential Buildings

Synonyms: palace

Meaning: A shelf above a fireplace.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She decorated the mantel with family photos.

Category: Architecture › Interior Design

Synonyms: shelf

Meaning: The front of a mantel, often decorated.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mantelpiece was adorned with candles.

Category: Architecture › Interior Design

Synonyms: mantel

Meaning: A shelf that is part of a mantel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She placed her favorite books on the mantelshelf.

Category: Architecture › Interior Design

Synonyms: shelf

Meaning: A row of houses or apartments, often converted from stables.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They live in a charming mews in the city.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• courtyard
• alley

Meaning: A low floor between two main floors of a building.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The office has a mezzanine for extra workspace.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms: intermediate floor

Meaning: a tall tower from which a call to prayer is announced

Part of speech: noun

Example: The minaret is a prominent feature of the mosque.

Category: Architecture › Religious Structures

Synonyms: tower

Meaning: Formed of a single large block of stone or material.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The monolithic structure was impressive.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• solid
• massive

Meaning: Having multiple floors or levels.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The multi-storey building offers great views.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

• multi-level
• tall

Antonyms:

• single-storey
• flat