Definition of Cupola

a small dome or vault pertaining to a roof

Examples of Cupola in a sentence

Instead of a steeple, a domed cupola was structured at the peak of the Catholic cathedral.  🔊

As early as the 5th century, architects began adding a dome-shaped cupola to the top of many tall buildings.  🔊

Keeping the ancient cupola intact was crucial during the remodeling process.  🔊

The bell tower’s cupola served more as a lookout than a vault during the Revolutionary War.  🔊

The cedar gazebo, complete with lattice work and a domed cupola, has been there for decades.  🔊

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