Cupola

Pronunciation: /ˈkjuːpələ/

Definitions of cupola

noun a small, dome-like structure on top of a roof or dome, often used for decoration or to provide light and ventilation

Example Sentences

A1 The cupola on top of the church is painted gold.

A2 We climbed to the top of the tower to see the cupola up close.

B1 The cupola of the historic building offers a panoramic view of the city.

B2 The cupola was adorned with intricate designs and colorful tiles.

C1 The restoration of the cupola required skilled craftsmen and attention to detail.

C2 The cupola's architecture was a blend of classical and modern influences.

Examples of cupola in a Sentence

formal The cupola on top of the building provides a beautiful view of the city.

informal Let's meet by the cupola at the park entrance.

slang Check out the cool cupola on that old church!

figurative Her mind was like a cupola, with thoughts swirling around like the wind.

Grammatical Forms of cupola

• past tense: cupolaed
• plural: cupolas
• comparative: more cupola
• superlative: most cupola
• present tense: cupolas
• future tense: will cupola
• perfect tense: have cupolaed
• continuous tense: is cupolaing
• singular: cupola
• positive degree: cupola
• infinitive: to cupola
• gerund: cupolaing
• participle: cupolaed

Origin and Evolution of cupola

First Known Use: 1440 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cupola' originated from the Latin word 'cupula' which means 'small cup'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cupola' evolved to refer to a small dome-like structure on top of a building, often used for decoration or to provide light and ventilation.