Cupola
/kəˈpoʊlə/
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Definition
(noun) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
Sentence Examples
This is Africa's Sahara Desert, as seen from the International Space Station's new seven-windowed cupola.
Dutch barns, for instance, had gable roofs — and often a cupola for ventilation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
This is Africa's Sahara Desert, as seen from the International Space Station's new seven-windowed ____.