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\ ˈärcht How to pronounce arched (audio) \

Definition of arched

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

Examples of arched in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The style is common in older buildings with wide-open spaces, and is marked by an arched roof and, notably, a lack of support columns in the middle. — Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, "More Chicago buildings buckle Monday morning under weight of seasonal snow surplus," 22 Feb. 2021 But when the pounding Jalisco sun bursts back through, a skylight concealed behind the arched threshold floods the stairs with light, resurrecting them from the shadows. — New York Times, "In and Around Guadalajara, Homes Like Sanctuaries," 15 Feb. 2021 Its design features a stone exterior, an Italian tile roof, a gallery-like hallway with arched ceiling details and a wine cellar. — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, "See an ‘authentic Tuscan home’ in the heart of Dallas’ Preston Hollow," 10 Feb. 2021 There are crowd-control barriers made from arched black steel. — Alissa Walker, Curbed, "Trump Called Himself the ‘Builder President.’ But What Did He Actually Build?," 20 Jan. 2021 On the opposite end of the room, three arched doorways lead to a dining area. — Mary Grace Granados, Dallas News, "Go inside this $4.9 million Bluffview property with a working horse barn and putting green," 31 Dec. 2020 Design details include: marble and stone flooring, arched doorways, and numerous fireplaces throughout. — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, "This $160 Million Estate Is the Most Expensive Home in the U.S. to Hit the Auction Block - See Inside," 21 Dec. 2020 Inside, arched doorways and dark hardwood beams provide Mediterranean flair. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property: Comedian Kathy Griffin cashes out in Bel-Air," 19 Dec. 2020 Inside, arched doorways and dark hardwood beams provide the Mediterranean flair. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Kathy Griffin gets $14 million for Mediterranean mansion in Bel-Air," 7 Dec. 2020

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First Known Use of arched

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Arched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arched. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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