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

The hotel may already be lodged somewhere in your subconscious thanks to its iconic yellow umbrellas and vaulted-ceiling indoor pool. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

On the second floor are four bedrooms, with a primary suite that features a vaulted ceiling and a walk-in closet. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Today, audiences gather beneath the same vaulted ceiling for concerts, plays, dance performances, film screenings and community events at Greenwood Social Hall. — Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

In the photo above, Blanton explains that this pool house had great bones, with the vaulted ceiling and accordion doors that open completely onto the pool deck. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 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