1. a decorative horizontal band along the upper part of a wall or building
Usage: architecture
2. a thick woolen cloth with a rough surface
Usage: textiles

Examples

• The ancient Greek temple featured a marble frieze depicting scenes of battle.
• Carved figures danced across the ornate frieze above the doorway.
• The museum’s frieze showed the history of the city in stone relief.
• She admired the decorative frieze that ran around the entire room.
• The coat was made of warm frieze wool.
• Traditional frieze fabric was popular for winter clothing.