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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The built-ins and the archways in the loftlike main living space are so appealing, and the windows face south. Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Dec. 2025 The closure lasted roughly seven hours while crews reinstalled the historic archway that has signified the entrance to downtown Eagle for over half a century. Rose Evans november 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025 White oak herringbone floorboards can be found throughout, along with glass-trim pocket doors, brass fixtures, French moldings, and elegant archways. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 The most astonishing thing about the stone walls, archways, and passages is the miracle of Incan engineering. Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for archway

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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 11 Dec. 2025.

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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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