Definition of: exedra

(ek′sə·drə, ik·sē′drə) noun plural ·drae (-drē) Archit.
1. In classical antiquity, a range of permanent seats, or a platform with seats, by the roadside, in a court, or otherwise placed, built of masonry and often curved in plan, intended for rest and conversation.
2. A curved seat, accommodating several persons, for use in the open air.
3. An apse, niche, window recess, or the like. [<L <Gk. exedra <ex- out + hedra a seat]