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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From the arched shelves displaying thread, canvases and pins inside the small shop to the paint on the walls and exterior of the business, nothing has been accomplished alone. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026 Our small crew stayed in the Saadia riad, where rooms overlooked a courtyard lined with Moroccan zellige (tilework) and intricately carved arched balconies. Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026 Facial recognition would be challenging—the balaclava left bare only the suggestion of a mustache, and a possible soul patch, and dark, arched eyebrows. Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026 An arched brow can elongate your face shape. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arched

Word History

First Known Use

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 18 Feb. 2026.

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