adjective
- having a roof supported by columns
Usage: architecture
noun
- a building or hall with a roof supported by columns
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The ancient Egyptian temple featured a magnificent hypostyle hall.
- The hypostyle mosque was filled with rows of ornate columns.
- Architects studied the hypostyle design of the Great Mosque of Cordoba.
- The hypostyle structure created a forest-like effect with its many pillars.
- The temple’s hypostyle hall could accommodate thousands of worshippers.
- Ancient builders perfected the hypostyle architectural style.