arched

1 of 2

adjective

ˈärcht 

: 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

Examples of arched in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Set the scene Right away, there's a sense of arrival reminiscent of a city chic hotel with a grand lobby entry distinguished by a long, arched colonnade comprised of iron ceiling panels with a grapevine-like pattern. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

O'Keeffe pointed to unusually thick walls, along with a stone vault and arched stone roof, as evidence of the building's medieval past. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Within two years, an ingenious tunnel complex was constructed, with arched ceilings and thick walls, and zigzag subterranean pathways to better absorb bomb blasts. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

The arched ceiling is formed from modular precast concrete ribs, while extensive glazing brings natural light into the swimming space and offers views across the city. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for arched

• marched
• parched
• starched