Zigguratlike
Adjective
UK
/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt.laɪk/
US
/ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt.laɪk/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Having the shape or style of a building with step-like levels.
Example
"The building had a zigguratlike shape."
"The designer made a zigguratlike tower with wide, flat steps on each level."
"Some modern museums use zigguratlike designs to look ancient but creative."
Explanation
Zigguratlike means shaped like a ziggurat, which is a large, ancient building made of many steps or levels, usually found in old Mesopotamian cities (now Iraq). So, if something is zigguratlike, it means it has a step-by-step shape that looks like a small pyramid or tower. For example, the new museum has a zigguratlike design with several wide steps going up. People use this word to describe buildings, structures, or art that rise in layers or levels.