Greek Revival

noun

1
: a style of architecture in the first half of the 19th century marked by the use or imitation of Greek orders
2
: a style of decoration (as of furniture) using or imitating the decorative motifs of ancient Greece

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On a corner lot in the Garden District, this 1845 sidehall Greek Revival is a 10-minute drive from Magazine Street. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026 The centerpiece is the Big House, a 6,000-square-foot Greek Revival home framed by dramatic 25-foot columns, which later served as a backdrop for scenes in his 2016 film Live by Night. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The Greek Revival-style apartment house has been vacant since 2017, when all of its tenants left, reportedly due to a broken boiler that was never repaired. — Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Get a glimpse into Berry College’s history at the Greek Revival home of its founder Martha Berry. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Greek Revival

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Greek Revival was in 1918

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“Greek Revival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greek%20Revival. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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