1. The horizontal structure that rests on top of columns in classical architecture, consisting of the architrave, frieze, and cornice.
Usage: architecture; plural form of entablement

Examples

• The Greek temple featured ornate entablements supported by Doric columns.
• The architect studied the entablements of classical buildings to inform the design.
• The entablements in the museum's neoclassical wing showcase intricate carved details.
• Renaissance builders often replicated the entablements found in ancient Roman structures.
• The building's entablements were restored to their original grandeur during the renovation project.