archway

noun

arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā How to pronounce archway (audio)
: a way or passage under an arch
also : an arch over a passage

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Stewart dropped to one knee under an archway of beautiful purple and pink blooms and Karam could be seen gasping in delight when she was presented with an engagement ring, as seen in the snaps. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 The 51-story high-rise is awash in sunny shades of terracotta with Mediterranean-style archways and Baroque fountains. Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Fragments of ancient stone and brick foundations and archways peek out everywhere. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Instead of the walkable district with elaborate archways and lion statues, I was led to a shopping center in Chamblee aptly named Chinatown Plaza. Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for archway

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of archway was in 1715

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“Archway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archway. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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archway

noun
arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā How to pronounce archway (audio)
: a passage under an arch
also : an arch over a passage

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