castellated

adjective

cas·​tel·​lat·​ed ˈka-stə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce castellated (audio)
1
: having battlements like a castle
2
: having or supporting a castle

Examples of castellated in a Sentence

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The neighborhood Its beauty drew Patrick Leigh Fermor, who lived in the pretty castellated village of Kardamyli, and Bruce Chatwin, who asked for his ashes to be scattered here. Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The main structure, with its castellated tower, turrets, and Gothic windows, is not short on charm. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin castellatus, past participle of castellare to fortify, from Latin castellum

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of castellated was in 1679

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“Castellated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castellated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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castellated

adjective
cas·​tel·​lat·​ed ˈkas-tə-ˌlāt-əd How to pronounce castellated (audio)
: having battlements like a castle
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