cupola
noun
cu·po·la
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Definition of cupola
1a
: a rounded vault resting on a usually circular base and forming a roof or a ceiling
b
: a small structure built on top of a roof
2
: a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron in the foundry that has tuyeres and tapping spouts near the bottom
3
: a raised observation post in the roof of a railroad caboose
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Other Words from cupola
cupolaed
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of cupola in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Silver mining tycoon George Hamill built the six-seat house with a fashionable cupola crown and in the same Carpenter Gothic style as his nearby mansion. — Tom Noel, The Know, "16 strange, spooky and (mostly) true Colorado stories to tell around a campfire," 24 Aug. 2019 The family room is another spacious venue with a cast stone fireplace, cupola ceiling and built-in cabinetry. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: This spacious, gracious Monte Sereno estate ensures a tranquil lifestyle close to Los Gatos," 30 July 2019 Before the old hospital building was demolished, Nitti had the cupola removed and donated it to the city. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, "Former Elmhurst Hospital cupola to honor Darrell Whistler in bank garden," 20 Aug. 2019 The family room is another spacious venue with a cast stone fireplace, cupola ceiling and built-in cabinetry. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: This spacious, gracious Monte Sereno estate ensures a tranquil lifestyle close to Los Gatos," 30 July 2019 Stairs in the dining room lead to a cozy cupola, outfitted as a charming coffee or reading nook with 360-degree views (including the ocean). — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, "For sale: Homes with a French accent in Lynn and Dorchester," 12 July 2019 The granite tower and copper cupola have not faltered during the last 100 years, but in 1996 a spire topping off the tower blew off in the wind and was not replaced. — Slade Rand, courant.com, "Travelers Tower celebrates 100 years as iconic anchor of Hartford’s skyline," 8 July 2019 Highlights include dinner in the great room and drinks on the cupola at sunset. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fallbrook Democratic Club receives Club of the Year Award," 20 June 2019 The family room is another spacious venue with a cast stone fireplace, cupola ceiling and built-in cabinetry. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: A masterfully crafted Mediterranean-style estate in Monte Sereno," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cupola.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cupola
cupola
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cupola
: a rounded roof or part of a roof
US
: a small structure that is built on top of a roof
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cupola
noun
cu·po·la
| \ ˈkyü-pə-lə
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Kids Definition of cupola
1
: a small structure built on top of a roof
2
: a rounded roof or ceiling : dome
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