Atrium

/ˈætɹi‍əm/

/ˈeɪtɹiəm/

[noun]

Atrium

[NOUN]

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

a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center

an open central courtyard or open space, often with a skylight, that is surrounded by a building or enclosed by walls, commonly found in ancient Roman architecture

Examples

1. Atriums, gardens, retail space, restaurants, a concert hall, swimming pools, and offices make up the building.

2. The focus in this particular house was the atrium.

3. The atrium was the audience hall of the house.

4. On either side the cubicula or bedrooms of the house, opening off the atrium.

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