vaulted

1 of 2

adjective

vault·​ed ˈvȯl-təd 

1

: built in the form of a vault : arched

2

: covered with a vault

vaulted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of vault entry 2, vault entry 3

Examples of vaulted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

At the same time, the guest cottage adds newer construction and contemporary functionality, including a chef’s kitchen and vaulted ceilings. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Begin at the Grand Bazaar, where more than 4,000 shops are packed in a labyrinth of vaulted passageways that have bustled with traders for over 500 years. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

The living room is large, with a vaulted ceiling that adds to the feeling of space. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Almost all have private terraces or gardens, and the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings add to the feeling of absolute splendor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English vowted, yvowted, from past participle of vowten "to vault entry 2," or from voute vault entry 1 + -ed -ed entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vaulted

• faulted
• halted
• malted
• salted
• assaulted
• defaulted
• exalted