archway

noun

arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā How to pronounce archway (audio)
: a way or passage under an arch
also : an arch over a passage

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One of my favorite ways to use pool noodles is to insert some flexible spa tubing inside the hole of a few noodles to create a giant archway. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 The space itself has incredible bones — heavy on ten-plus-foot-high ceilings and archways. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026 There are a myriad of architectural features that can enhance your garden, from elegant trellises to ornate archways. Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026 Another video shows the person purposefully tilting their head down while nearing the front archway. Ty O'Neil, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for archway

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of archway was in 1715

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“Archway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archway. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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archway

noun
arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā How to pronounce archway (audio)
: a passage under an arch
also : an arch over a passage

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