noun
- architectural halls or rooms with roofs supported by many columns
Usage: architecture
Examples
- The ancient Egyptian temple featured magnificent hypostyles with dozens of carved columns.
- Visitors marveled at the hypostyles in the Great Temple of Karnak.
- The architect designed modern hypostyles inspired by classical Egyptian temples.
- These hypostyles created a forest-like effect with their numerous supporting pillars.
- The hypostyles provided both structural support and dramatic visual impact.
- Ancient builders constructed hypostyles to span large interior spaces without walls.