oculus

[ˈɑːkjʊləs]

oculus Definition

a circular or oval window or opening in a dome or wall, especially in a church..

Using oculus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oculus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The oculus in the Pantheon is a famous example of ancient Roman architecture.

  • Example

    The church's oculus was decorated with stained glass.

  • Example

    The building's oculus provided natural light to the interior.

oculus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oculus

Phrases with oculus

  • a virtual reality headset developed and manufactured by Oculus VR.

    Example

    He spent hours playing games on his Oculus Rift.

  • a round or oval window, often found in churches or other religious buildings.

    Example

    The oculus window in the church was filled with beautiful stained glass.

  • a circular or oval design, often used in architecture or art.

    Example

    The architect incorporated an oculus design into the building's facade.

Origins of oculus

from Latin 'oculus', meaning 'eye'

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Summary: oculus in Brief

The term 'oculus' [ˈɑːkjʊləs] refers to a circular or oval window or opening in a dome or wall, particularly in a church. It is often used to provide natural light to the interior and can be decorated with stained glass. The phrase 'oculus rift' refers to a virtual reality headset, while 'oculus design' denotes a circular or oval design used in architecture or art.

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