archway

noun

arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā 

: a way or passage under an arch

also : an arch over a passage

Examples of archway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Views through one archway are framed by another, drawing the eye deeper into the home. — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The summer heat lifts, the medina turns walkable, and the dusk light sets the tilework and carved archways glowing. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The space, which was redeveloped by building owner David Barth, according to the Platte County Landmark, has kept its rustic brick walls and archways. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

In the rendering video, a plane sits in what looks like a lobby framed by a golden archway. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for archway

• airway
• allay
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

archway

noun

arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā 

: a passage under an arch

also : an arch over a passage