1. an illustration or decorative page facing the title page of a book
2. the front face or principal façade of a building
Usage: architectural

Examples

• The frontispiece of the novel featured a beautiful engraving of the main character.
• Many classic books include a frontispiece before the title page.
• The architect designed an impressive frontispiece for the museum's entrance.
• She admired the ornate frontispiece of the historic mansion.
• The publisher added a color frontispiece to make the book more appealing.
• The frontispiece of the building displayed classical columns and stonework.