How do you use the word "architecture" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "architecture" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "architecture": Rome is famous for its ancient architecture. In 1995, Andou received architecture's most prestigious award.

Architecture Meaning

/ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃə/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

nounAny particular style of building design.

Sentence Examples

Rome is famous for its ancient architecture.

In 1995, Andou received architecture's most prestigious award.

The architecture in this part of the city is ugly.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The ____ of the Roman Colosseum features tiered seating that inspired modern stadiums.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

He decided to pursue a degree in ____ because he loved design and math.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō) Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-) Proto-Indo-European *teḱ- Proto-Indo-European *tetḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-ō Proto-Indo-European *tétḱō Proto-Hellenic *téktōn Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn) Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn)bor. Latin architectus Proto-Indo-European *-tew-? Proto-Indo-European *-r-eh₂? Latin -tūra Latin architectūralbor. French architecturebor. English architecture Borrowed from French architecture, from Latin architectūra. Originally from architect, from Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn, “architect”, literally “arch builder, ext. chief builder, principal craftsman”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Our ſoules, whoſe faculties can comprehend The wondrous Architecture of the world: And meaſure euery wandring planets courſe, Still climing after knowledge infinite, […]" — c. 1587–1588 (date written), [Christopher Marlowe], Tamburlaine the Great. […] The First Part […], 2nd edition, part 1, London: […] [R. Robinson for] Richard Iones, […], published 1592, →OCLC; reprinted as Tamburlaine the Great (A Scolar Press Facsimile), Menston, Yorkshire; London: Scolar Press, 1973, →ISBN, Act II, scene vii:

"the architecture of grasses, plants, and trees" — 1871, John Tyndall, Fragments of Science for Unscientific People:

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