gothic revival: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No. 'Gothic' architecture refers to the original medieval style (c. 12th-16th centuries). 'Gothic Revival' is the 19th-century movement that consciously copied and adapted that style.

In the UK, the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) in London is the iconic example. In the US, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York or the main campus of Yale University are prominent instances.

Yes, though less commonly. It can describe furniture, typography, or literature that consciously imitates Gothic styles from a later period. For example, a 20th-century novel written in the style of an 18th-century Gothic novel might be called a 'Gothic revival' in literature.

It began in England in the mid-18th century with buildings like Strawberry Hill, but its peak was during the Victorian era (c. 1840-1900). It continued in various forms into the early 20th century.

A 19th-century architectural movement that sought to revive medieval Gothic styles, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and elaborate ornamentation.

Gothic revival is usually formal, academic, artistic in register.

Gothic revival: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡɒθ.ɪk rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡɑː.θɪk rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.