noun
- The upper part of a classical order in architecture, consisting of the architrave, frieze, and cornice, supported by columns or pilasters.
Usage: architecture; formal
Examples
- The entablement of the Greek temple featured intricate carved details.
- The architect designed an ornate entablement to crown the building's facade.
- Classical entablements typically rest directly on the capitals of columns.
- The museum's neoclassical entrance displays a beautifully preserved entablement.
- Students of architecture study the proportions of entablements in ancient structures.