facade Meaning & Definition
What Does Facade Mean?
Facade is used as a noun meaning The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation. It can also mean (by extension) The face or front (most visible side) of any other thing, such as an organ.
Facade at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fəˈsɑ(ː)d// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | frontage, window dressing and appearance |
| Plural | facades |
Facade Definition (Noun)
- The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.
- (by extension) The face or front (most visible side) of any other thing, such as an organ.
- A deceptive or insincere outward appearance; a front.
- An object serving as a simplified interface to a larger body of code, as in the facade pattern.
Synonyms of Facade
Facade synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Facade
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Facade in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
facade (plural facades)
facade (third-person singular simple present facades, present participle facading, simple past and past participle facaded)
Words That Rhyme With Facade
Origin of Facade
Borrowed from French façade, from Italian facciata, a derivation of faccia (“front”), from Latin faciēs (“face”); compare face.
How to Pronounce Facade
You say facade as //fəˈsɑ(ː)d//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Facade
What part of speech is facade?
Facade is a noun.
What is another word for facade?
Words with a similar meaning to facade include frontage, window dressing and appearance. See the full list of facade synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of facade?
The plural of facade is facades.
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