atrium
|a-tri-um|
/ˈeɪ.tri.əm/
central space
Etymology
'atrium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'atrium,' where it meant 'central court or hall.'
'atrium' changed from the Latin word 'atrium' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'central court or hall,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a central room or space in a building, often with a glass roof, used for light and ventilation.
The hotel lobby was designed with a large atrium to allow natural light to flood the space.
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Noun 2
an anatomical term referring to one of the two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins.
The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
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