: made with or formed in an arch or a series of arches
an arched beam
: covered with an arch
an arched doorway

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Slipper limpets are a type of sea snail known for a boat-like shape, with a curved, arched top and a flat, shelf-like deck. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025 In choosing the furniture for this teenage bedroom, Weisz opted for pieces with curved or rounded lines, like the bed frame with a subtly arched headboard, to add a sophisticated youthfulness to the space. Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025 The Zürich West neighborhood pulses with art galleries, converted industrial spaces, a container tower, and innovative restaurants beneath arched viaducts. AFAR Media, 29 July 2025 The design of the Spanish colonial revival project could include ornamental wrought iron balconies, arched entries and tile roofs, Parker said. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for arched

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arched was in the 14th century

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“Arched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arched. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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