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

Inside, vaulted ceilings and deep roof overhangs define the living spaces, while a vintage bar opens to the family room and the living and dining rooms provide ample space for entertaining. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

The Pfister Hotel, with its grand lobby of vaulted ceilings and chandeliers, is one of the grandest places to spend the night in the city, with 307 rooms. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Above the kitchen from a back staircase is a private third bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings, a clawfoot tub and separate shower. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Thirty-foot glass doors open up onto the Trojans’ practice field from a 12,000-square-foot weight room with towering vaulted ceilings. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 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