prostyle

American  

[proh-stahyl] / ˈproʊ staɪl /

adjective

1. (of a classical temple) having a portico on the front with the columns in front of the antae.

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noun

1. a prostyle building or portico.

prostyle British  

/ ˈprəʊstaɪl /

adjective

1. (of a building) having a row of columns in front, esp as in the portico of a Greek temple

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noun

1. a prostyle building, portico, etc

Etymology

Origin of prostyle

1690–1700; (adj.) < Latin prostȳlos < Greek próstȳlos with pillars in front, equivalent to pro- pro- ² + -stȳlos -style ²; (noun) < Greek próstȳlon, noun use of neuter of próstȳlos

Example Sentences

“He’s been in one place for a long time, but it’s been a prostyle type of offense,” Rivera said of Pritchard.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023

He hopes, of course, that he’ll help the team most by starting under center — while showcasing the skill set to excel in Donovan’s prostyle scheme.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2021

Gruden chose Louisville for college in part because of coach Howard Schnellenberger’s prostyle offense, which asked a lot of him as a young quarterback.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2017

He has gained confidence running DeMatha’s prostyle, no huddle offense.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2017

Did a vestibule exist at the front only, the temple would be called prostyle; as it is, it is amphiprostyle.

From A History of Greek Art by Tarbell, Frank Bigelow