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facade

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Noun — The front exterior wall of a building.

How to use facade

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a crumbling facade maintain a facade facade of confidence

Etymology

From French façade, from Italian facciata, related to faccia, "face" — ultimately from Latin facies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “facade” mean?

The word “facade” means the front exterior wall of a building. In plain terms, either the front of a building, or a fake outward show that hides what's really going on.

How do you pronounce “facade”?

“Facade” is pronounced fuh-SAHD (/fəˈsɑːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “facade” in a sentence?

Here is “facade” used in a sentence: “The cathedral's stone facade dates back to the 13th century.”

What part of speech is “facade”?

“Facade” is a noun.

Where does the word “facade” come from?

The word “facade” comes from Latin. From French façade, from Italian facciata, related to faccia, "face" — ultimately from Latin facies.

Is “facade” a common word?

“Facade” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “facade” have?

“Facade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the front exterior wall of a building.

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