Parthenon

noun

Par·​the·​non ˈpär-thə-ˌnän How to pronounce Parthenon (audio)
: a Doric temple of Athena built on the acropolis at Athens in the fifth century b.c.

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Start by heading to popular attractions like the Acropolis and Parthenon. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 The setting — classical columns, grand scale — looked vaguely like the Parthenon. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2026 Its most famous structure is the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena — goddess of war and wisdom, and the namesake of the city itself. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 Its most famous structure, the Parthenon, was a temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom for whom the city is named. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Parthenon

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Etymology

Latin, from Greek Parthenōn

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Parthenon was in 1776

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