prostyle (adjective)

1. The prostyle architecture of the Parthenon in Athens showcases the use of free-standing columns in the front portico.

2. The fashion designer incorporated the prostyle style in his collection, creating dresses with column-like structures along the opening.

3. In the fantasy novel, the protagonist entered a mystical prostyle temple with grand columns that led to a hidden chamber.

4. The ancient temple was built in a prostyle design, with columns only at the entrance, symbolizing the separation between the sacred and secular spaces.