vaulted

adjective

vault·​ed ˈvȯl-təd 

1

: built in the form of a vault : arched

2

: covered with a vault

Examples of vaulted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two other bedrooms and dual sitting rooms with vaulted ceilings are located on the second level, while three more bedrooms, an office, and a sunroom are positioned on the third floor. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

The Rooms The airy, new one- and two-bedroom Artista villas range from 1,295 to 2,155 square feet, with vaulted ceilings and walls of windows. —Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

The vaulted open-plan main room includes hardwood floors and a kitchen with open shelving, marble counters, and Viking appliances, plus a freestanding cone fireplace and a sky-light. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 June 2026

The building features murals, intricate tile work, mosaic and stained glass, marble fixtures and a vaulted lobby, and is designated a National Historic Landmark. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English vowted, yvowted, from past participle of vowten "to vault entry 2," or from voute vault entry 1 + -ed -ed entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vaulted

• faulted
• halted
• malted
• salted
• assaulted
• defaulted
• exalted