Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ogee
noun
/oʊˈdʒiː/
Definition
A curve or arch that has a double curve, often used in architecture and design.
Examples
- The ancient cathedral featured an ornate ogee arch over the entrance.
- The designer incorporated ogee shapes into the furniture to add elegance.
- Many windows in Gothic architecture have an ogee shape.
Meaning
The term ‘ogee’ refers to a specific shape or profile consisting of a graceful S-curve, commonly found in ornamental work and structures.
Synonyms
- curved arch
- S-curve
- double curve
