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crystal palace

crys·tal pal·ace
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kris-tl pal-is]
    • /ˈkrɪs tl ˈpæl ɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kris-tl pal-is]
    • /ˈkrɪs tl ˈpæl ɪs/

Definitions of crystal palace words

  • noun crystal palace a building of glass and iron designed by Joseph Paxton to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. Erected in Hyde Park, London, it was moved to Sydenham (1852–53): destroyed by fire in 1936 3
  • noun crystal palace a structure of prefabricated iron units, glass, and wood, built in London to house the Exhibition of 1851: destroyed by fire 1936. 1

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crystal palace popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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