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

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In Libertyville, Burden’s new house was built in 2005 and has 4½ bathrooms, 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, millwork and arched doorways. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Each piece in the Beverly Hills gallery, illuminated by an arched spotlight and flanked by a label chronicling its history, carried the aura of a Renaissance painting. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 Almost an arched floor lamp, the angular appearance offers a similar level of overhead lighting without the need for sky-high ceilings or a hardwired fixture. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026 Accessibility features include gently sloped pathways and arched water jets. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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