arcade

noun

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ar·cade | \ är-ˈkād

plural arcades

Definition of arcade

1 : a long arched building or gallery

2a : an arched covered passageway or avenue (as between shops)

b chiefly British : a building that includes many shops A job fair … today will introduce locals to the details of the 250 jobs that a new shopping arcade will bring when its doors open this autumn. — The Journal (Newcastle, England)

3 : a series of arches with their columns or piers

4 : an amusement center having coin-operated games

Examples of arcade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Monster Mini Golf provides more than golf, guests can also play laser maze and tag, and enjoy a few rounds of arcade games. — Jennifer Herrera, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Sep. 2021 From arcade games to sled days and hiccup cures, Cory Carson’s curious little sister Chrissy speeds off on her own for fun and adventure all over town! — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 19 Sep. 2021 Unlike other restaurants that could pivot to takeout, the Dave & Buster’s business model revolves around engaging restaurantgoers in person with its arcade games and other activities. — Dom Difurio, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2021 The venue offers arcade games, prizes, bowling, escape rooms and a restaurant and bar. — Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Sep. 2021 Since opening in June, the store has offered promotions such as a $12 fee for unlimited time smoking cannabis in its lounge, or $5 on Wednesday, with free arcade games. — Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, 31 Aug. 2021 Other entertainment and activities on board include a waterslide, F1 simulator, 4D cinema, and gaming arcade. — Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2021 The company also maintains a focus on games that, for one reason or another, never got a full console release–including arcade-only titles, and experiences previously only available in Japan. — Matt Gardner, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021 There are similar shrines to the arcade centerpiece on the West Coast, including the Pacific Pinball Museum, Weeks noted. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Sep. 2021

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