triumphal arch
a monumental archway, often erected in permanent materials as a commemorative structure, straddling the line of march of a victorious army during a triumphal procession.
an architectural motif resembling in its composition an ancient Roman triumphal arch, having one high central archway flanked by side elements composed of lower arches, compartments, bas-reliefs, etc., the whole usually adorned by a huge order.
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How to use triumphal arch in a sentence
Bonaparte made his public entry into Milan under a triumphal arch.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellA triumphal arch had been erected in the street, on which stood a number of gaily dressed maidens.
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) OmondIt is a handsome town, and has a triumphal arch erected to Augustus, and other antiquities.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia | VariousEvery village along the route had its triumphal arch, trimmed with flowers and patriotic mottoes.
Hero Stories from American History | Albert F. BlaisdellThey probably once adorned the triumphal arch of Nero and after of Trajan.
The Four Corners Abroad | Amy Ella Blanchard
British Dictionary definitions for triumphal arch
an arch built to commemorate a victory
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