Facia

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪʃə/

Definitions of facia

noun the front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one

Example Sentences

A1 The facia of the car was shiny and new.

A2 She noticed a crack in the facia of the old building.

B1 The facia of the restaurant was beautifully decorated with colorful tiles.

B2 The facia of the clock tower was intricately designed with intricate carvings.

C1 The facia of the historic cathedral was meticulously restored to its original grandeur.

C2 The facia of the luxury yacht was made of polished mahogany and gleamed in the sunlight.

Examples of facia in a Sentence

formal The facia of the building was intricately designed with ornate carvings.

informal I accidentally scratched the facia of my car while parking in a tight spot.

slang That facia on the new phone is so sleek and modern.

figurative The facia of her personality was warm and welcoming.

Grammatical Forms of facia

• past tense: faced
• plural: facias
• comparative: more facia
• superlative: most facia
• present tense: face
• future tense: will face
• perfect tense: have faced
• continuous tense: facing
• singular: facia
• positive degree: facia
• infinitive: to face
• gerund: facing
• participle: facing

Origin and Evolution of facia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'facia' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'facies' meaning 'face' or 'front'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'facia' evolved to refer to the front of a building or structure, particularly the area below the roof and above the ground level. It is commonly used in architecture and construction to describe a decorative or functional feature.