colonnade

/ˌkɑɫəˈneɪd/

a row of columns supporting a roof or arches

colonnade in a sentence

“The colonnade provided shaded walkways.”

French colonnade, from Italian colonna column, from Latin columna

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a structure built against a wall for support

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cupola

a small dome on top of a roof