Added 9 October 2026
parapet
/ˈpæɹəpɪt/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about parapet at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony.
- Fortification consisting of a low wall.
Origin
From Middle French parapet, from Italian parapetto.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)