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atrium

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Noun — A large open central hall or courtyard in a building, often glass-roofed.

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Etymology

From Latin atrium ("entrance hall"), borrowed from Etruscan.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “atrium” mean?

The word “atrium” means a large open central hall or courtyard in a building, often glass-roofed. In plain terms, either a grand open hall in a building, or one of the heart's upper chambers.

How do you pronounce “atrium”?

“Atrium” is pronounced AY-tree-uhm (/ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ in IPA).

How do you use “atrium” in a sentence?

Here is “atrium” used in a sentence: “The hotel lobby featured a soaring glass atrium.”

What part of speech is “atrium”?

“Atrium” is a noun.

Where does the word “atrium” come from?

The word “atrium” comes from Latin. From Latin atrium ("entrance hall"), borrowed from Etruscan.

Is “atrium” a common word?

“Atrium” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “atrium” have?

“Atrium” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large open central hall or courtyard in a building, often glass-roofed.

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