Definition of Pillar

a tall upright structure made of stone, wood, or metal, to be used as a support for a building

Examples of Pillar in a sentence

A pillar is a large post supporting a piece or pieces of architecture.  🔊

The marble pillars were used as structural support in front of the municipal courthouse.  🔊

Each pillar was a column decorated with golden speckles and capped with a golden top.  🔊

The thick stone pillars in front of the courthouse were heavily influenced by Greek architecture.  🔊

The support pillar was intended to provide strength and stability to the structure.  🔊

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