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façade n

Façade means the front of a building. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of façade

  • the front of a building
  • a false appearance

Usage examples of façade

The company presented a friendly public façade while hiding serious safety problems from customers.

The old theater's stone façade faced the street, but the back of the building was plain brick.

His cheerful smile was only a façade; privately, he was worried about losing his job.

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