atrium (Meaning)

Wordnet

atrium (n)

any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)

the central area in a building; open to the sky

Webster

atrium (n.)

A square hall lighted from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.

An open court with a porch or gallery around three or more sides; especially at the entrance of a basilica or other church. The name was extended in the Middle Ages to the open churchyard or cemetery.

The main part of either auricle of the heart as distinct from the auricular appendix. Also, the whole articular portion of the heart.

A cavity in ascidians into which the intestine and generative ducts open, and which also receives the water from the gills. See Ascidioidea.

A cavity, entrance, or passage; as, the atrium, or atrial cavity, in the body wall of the amphioxus; an atrium of the infundibula of the lungs, etc.

atrium Sentence Examples

  1. The atrium of the museum soared towards the heavens, its glass ceiling flooding the space with natural light.
  2. The spacious atrium was a central gathering place for students and staff alike.
  3. The hotel's elegant atrium boasted a grand staircase and intricate chandeliers.
  4. The medical center's atrium served as a calming and inviting waiting area for patients.
  5. The cathedral's massive atrium was lined with imposing statues and adorned with beautiful stained glass.
  6. The atrium of the shopping mall was a bustling hub of activity, with stores and restaurants on every level.
  7. The atrium in the skyscraper provided breathtaking views of the city skyline.
  8. The botanical garden's atrium was a lush paradise, filled with exotic plants and a gentle mist.
  9. The atrium of the airport terminal created a sense of spaciousness and grandeur.
  10. The atrium in the modern office building featured sleek lines and an abundance of natural light.

FAQs About the word atrium

any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart), the central area in a building; open to

galleria, quadrangle, enclosure, yard,courtyard, court, patio, plaza, peristyle, parvis

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The atrium of the museum soared towards the heavens, its glass ceiling flooding the space with natural light.

The spacious atrium was a central gathering place for students and staff alike.

The hotel's elegant atrium boasted a grand staircase and intricate chandeliers.

The medical center's atrium served as a calming and inviting waiting area for patients.