Wrenaissance
/ɹɛnˈeɪsɒns/
Wrenaissance proper noun: a style of Baroque revival architecture popular in England from the turn of the 20th century.
Proper noun
Wrenaissance
- A style of Baroque revival architecture popular in England from the turn of the 20th century.
- Truth to tell, most of the buildings that make up the Edwardian Wrenaissance have little to do with Wren.2001, Adrian Tinniswood, His Invention So Fertile : A Life of Christopher Wren, Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 375
- The reason for all this quarrying is not the discovery of a coal-rich seam beneath the Wrenaissance streets, but the local enthusiasm for subterranean development.2012 November 9, Oliver Wainwright, “Billionaires' basements: the luxury bunkers making holes in London streets”, in The Guardian
Origin of Wrenaissance
Blend of Wren + Renaissance, in reference to Christopher Wren, known for his work in the English Baroque style.
Questions about Wrenaissance
- What does Wrenaissance mean?
- Wrenaissance means a style of Baroque revival architecture popular in England from the turn of the 20th century.
- What part of speech is Wrenaissance?
- Wrenaissance is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Wrenaissance?
- Wrenaissance is pronounced /ɹɛnˈeɪsɒns/.
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