prostyle

[ proh-stahyl ]

adjective

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

noun

1. a prostyle building or portico.

prostyle

/ ˈprəʊstaɪl /

adjective

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

noun

1. a prostyle building, portico, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostyle¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostyle¹

C17: from Latin prostӯlos, from Greek: with pillars in front, from pro- ² + stulos pillar

Example Sentences

“Being at Michigan, we ran a prostyle scheme,’’ he said.

From Seattle Times

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

“He’s been in one place for a long time, but it’s been a prostyle type of offense,” Rivera said of Pritchard.

From Washington Post

In 14 games last fall, the prostyle passer completed 70.4% of his throws for 3,498 yards with 42 total touchdowns and five interceptions.

From Seattle Times

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