1. plural of cornice; horizontal decorative moldings that crown a building or architectural element
Usage: architecture
2. plural of cornice; overhanging masses of snow formed by wind on mountain ridges
Usage: mountaineering

Examples

• The building’s ornate cornices were restored to their original beauty.
• Classical architecture features elaborate cornices above the columns.
• The mansion’s cornices were carved from white marble.
• Mountain climbers must be careful of unstable snow cornices.
• The cornices on the ridge looked dangerous in the afternoon sun.
• Wind-formed cornices can collapse without warning.
• The historic courthouse has decorative cornices on every floor.