colonnade
noun
col·on·nade
ˌkä-lə-ˈnād 
: a series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure
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A colonnade surrounds the courtyard.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024
The Mostafa family from the southern Beirut suburbs share three mattresses amongst themselves amid the mosque’s looming colonnades.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
The striking front exterior includes glass, steel, and a stone colonnade, complemented by a serene koi pond and distinctive landscaping.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024
In his office just south of the colonnades of St. Peter’s Square, Fernández declined to discuss the topic.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
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“Colonnade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonnade. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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colonnade
noun
col·on·nade
ˌkäl-ə-ˈnād
: an evenly spaced row of columns usually supporting the base of a roof structure
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