noun
- Plural of exhedra; semicircular or rectangular recessed areas or niches in ancient Roman architecture, often used as seating areas or for display.
Usage: architectural; historical; plural form
Examples
- The Roman bathhouse featured several exhedrae where visitors could rest and socialize.
- Archaeologists discovered exhedrae carved into the walls of the ancient forum.
- The villa's design included multiple exhedrae that provided shaded seating areas.
- Exhedrae were common architectural elements in Roman public buildings and private homes.