Word
quadrangle
Phoneticsquad·ran·gle
UK/kwˈɒdɹæŋɡəl/
Definition
n. a flat, four-sided area of land, often surrounded by buildings. You often see this in old universities or large parks.
n. a four-sided area of land, typically enclosed by buildings or fences. Often refers to the central courtyard of a university campus or a formal garden layout.
Examples
“The students gathered in the quadrangle for the graduation ceremony.”
“The university's main quadrangle is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture, featuring a central clock tower and ivy-covered stone walls.”
“The architect designed the library to be the focal point of the quadrangle, ensuring that the building's grand entrance faced the central lawn where students often gather.”
Examples
simple
“The students gathered in the quadrangle for the graduation ceremony.”
contextual
“The university's main quadrangle is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture, featuring a central clock tower and ivy-covered stone walls.”
complex
“The architect designed the library to be the focal point of the quadrangle, ensuring that the building's grand entrance faced the central lawn where students often gather.”
Etymology
From Old French quadrangle, from Late Latin quadrangulum.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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