noun
- decorative horizontal bands or strips, especially those found along the upper part of a wall or building
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The ancient Greek temple featured elaborate friezes depicting mythological scenes.
- Ornate friezes decorated the walls of the palace ballroom.
- The museum’s friezes showed scenes of daily life in ancient Rome.
- Carved stone friezes adorned the exterior of the cathedral.
- The architect designed modern friezes to complement the building’s classical style.
- Restoration experts carefully cleaned the damaged friezes on the historic building.