edifice
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Definition of edifice
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: a large abstract structure
holds together the social edifice— R. H. Tawney
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Examples of edifice in a Sentence
a magnificent edifice with a domed ceiling
the U.S. Capitol is one of our nation's most impressive edifices
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It's been wonderful watching that extraordinary Renzo Piano edifice reach its completion under the guidance of founding director Kerry Brougher. — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "New Academy President David Rubin on Oscars Challenges and Becoming First Openly Gay Leader (Q&A)," 8 Aug. 2019 Brave the tour buses to reach the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, a concrete and stone edifice carved into a grassy headland. — Serena Renner, National Geographic, "Road trip through the Irish countryside’s wild beauty," 12 Mar. 2019 Drawing from various European architectural styles, King Ludwig II devoted the last 17 years of his life to building this 19th-century edifice, so fantastical that Disney modeled Cinderella’s castle after it. — National Geographic, "Castles, vineyards, and fairy-tale villages: Drive the Romantic Road," 14 Aug. 2019 The poem is shot through with bitterness about the way some tourists see his country, connecting more with its edifices than its people. — David Degner, Smithsonian, "Two Tour Guides—One Israeli, One Palestinian—Offer a New Way to See the Holy Land," 9 July 2019 For 25 years, Perrone has presided over his church, known locally as Assumption Grotto, an imposing stone edifice encircled by abandoned lots in downtown Detroit. — Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit priest removed by archdiocese because of 'credible' sexual abuse allegation," 7 July 2019 Within the walls of this edifice, fountains of data lie waiting to be discovered by citizens representing all strata of life. — Hillary Davis, latimes.com, "Newport Beach Central Library turns the page on its first 25 years," 6 July 2019 An ideal perch to explore Las Ramblas, the fantastic Gaudi buildings, the Picasso museum and the city’s excellent aquarium is Hotel Arts Barcelona, a soaring edifice of exposed glass and steel right on the beach with a swimming pool. — Amy Tara Koch, Twin Cities, "Finding European hotel rooms for families can be tough. Here are suggestions in 8 cities.," 6 July 2019 Then came an immense rectangular bureaucratic edifice whose roof sloped up away from Mexico. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "“Just Keep Going North”," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'edifice.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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edifice
noun
English Language Learners Definition of edifice
: a large and usually impressive building (such as a church or government building)
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edifice
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Kids Definition of edifice
: a large or impressive building
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