vaulted

adjective

vault·​ed ˈvȯl-təd How to pronounce vaulted (audio)
Synonyms of vaultednext
1
: built in the form of a vault : arched
2
: covered with a vault

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Columns and vaulted ceilings, Moroccan lamps, and fantastical rattan chairs decorate the relaxation room above ground, then there is a subterranean sauna, steam, and ice bath area. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Underneath the Lincoln Memorial is what's known as the memorial's Undercroft (a term usually reserved for the vaulted basement of a medieval castle or cathedral). CBS News, 31 May 2026 Assisi’s grid of narrow streets, vaulted alleys, and stone stairways largely follows the town’s Roman origins. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 In the primary suite, a vaulted ceiling with a skylight let's in even more Southern California sunshine. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vaulted

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaulted was in the 14th century

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“Vaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaulted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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