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

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Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate. Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 Their eyebrows, thin and arched, rested above light eye shadow. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025 It is expected to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 This wooden foot massager roller features an arched design and rows of nubs to hit different acupressure points to provide relief. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arched

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Oct. 2025.

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