prostyle

American  

[proh-stahyl] / ˈproʊ staɪl /

adjective

1. (of a classical temple) having a portico on the front with the columns in front of the antae.

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noun

1. a prostyle building or portico.

prostyle British  

/ ˈprəʊstaɪl /

adjective

1. (of a building) having a row of columns in front, esp as in the portico of a Greek temple

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noun

1. a prostyle building, portico, etc

Etymology

Origin of prostyle

1690–1700; (adj.) < Latin prostȳlos < Greek próstȳlos with pillars in front, equivalent to pro- pro- ² + -stȳlos -style ²; (noun) < Greek próstȳlon, noun use of neuter of próstȳlos

Example Sentences

Andrews, of Troy, didn’t think much of the assignment because the Trojans used a prostyle offense his last year and huddled often.

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2023

But some analysts view Lucas as a developmental project, and his lack of experience in prostyle run schemes makes you wonder if he’s a good fit for what the Seahawks want to do offensively.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022

And Huard was ranked by the 247Sports Composite as a five-star prospect and the nation’s No. 1 prostyle passer as well.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2021

He is the No. 23 prostyle quarterback in the country, according to 247Sports, and the No. 6 player in Washington D.C.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2018

Without lateral columns; Ð applied to buildings which have no series of columns along their sides, but are either prostyle or amphiprostyle, and opposed to peripteral.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah