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triumphal arch
noun
- a monumental archway, often erected in permanent materials as a commemorative structure, straddling the line of march of a victorious army during a triumphal procession.
- an architectural motif resembling in its composition an ancient Roman triumphal arch, having one high central archway flanked by side elements composed of lower arches, compartments, bas-reliefs, etc., the whole usually adorned by a huge order.
triumphal arch
noun
- an arch built to commemorate a victory
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Word History and Origins
Origin of triumphal arch1
First recorded in 1540–50
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Example Sentences
Bonaparte made his public entry into Milan under a triumphal arch.
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A triumphal arch had been erected in the street, on which stood a number of gaily dressed maidens.
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It is a handsome town, and has a triumphal arch erected to Augustus, and other antiquities.
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Every village along the route had its triumphal arch, trimmed with flowers and patriotic mottoes.
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They probably once adorned the triumphal arch of Nero and after of Trajan.
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