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

arched

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of arch entry 2

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Adjective
Here, a soaking tub is nestled between split vanities, and an arched golden door leads into the marble shower. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 The couple opened up the kitchen and dining room (preserving the separate spaces via arched casings inspired by the original entryway), relocated the laundry room upstairs, and updated the baths while keeping the existing Tennessee marble. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026 These structural feats culminate at the building’s center, where arched steel beams span 185 feet over a public plaza — opening to Expo Park and the neighborhood — to frame a 90-foot-diameter oculus, floating four stories up. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Demolition permits from October filed with Mecklenburg County noted that Digital Realty would preserve the facade, which includes the arched entryway and covered setback. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arched

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Sep. 2026.

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