noun
- a dining room in an ancient Roman house, typically containing three couches arranged around a table
Usage: historical; architecture
Examples
- The wealthy Roman family entertained guests in their elegant triclinium.
- Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved triclinium in the ruins of Pompeii.
- The triclinium featured beautiful frescoes depicting scenes from mythology.
- Guests reclined on couches in the triclinium while servants brought food.
- The villa’s triclinium opened onto a garden courtyard.
- Roman dinner parties in the triclinium could last for hours.