1. a crescent-shaped or semicircular architectural opening, space, or decorative element
Usage: architecture
2. a crescent-shaped fortification or earthwork
Usage: military; historical
3. a crescent-shaped figure or object

Examples

• The cathedral’s lunette above the main door featured beautiful stained glass.
• Medieval artists often painted religious scenes in the lunette spaces of churches.
• The fortress was protected by several lunettes positioned around its perimeter.
• Engineers designed the lunette to provide additional defense for the main fortification.
• The decorative lunette contained intricate carved details.
• Archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient lunette near the castle walls.