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

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prostyle

“Being at Michigan, we ran a prostyle scheme,’’ he said.

From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023

As Carroll also noted, Ahlers worked out of a spread no-huddle offense at East Carolina, in sharp contrast to the prostyle offense he’ll be asked to learn with the Seahawks.

From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2023

Andrews, of Troy, didn’t think much of the assignment because the Trojans used a prostyle offense his last year and huddled often.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2023

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

From Washington Post ● Aug. 24, 2017

It was probably prostyle, with a pediment in front which has gone; under the cornice is a rich frieze with symbols denoting a dedication to Jupiter.

From The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia by F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton) Jackson