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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Accommodations range from Standard King and Queen Rooms to the expansive District Suite, a two-level space with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, a dining table for three, and a secondary loft living room. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 Framed by a vaulted ceiling and two floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that doubled as windows, features appeared in a parade of luxe natural materials—stone, linen, cotton, wood—in soothing neutral tones of cream and white, oatmeal and brown. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 It was instantly hailed as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century, notably for its vaulted ceilings, and slim slots in the ceilings and walls that regulate light. James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026 The vaulted brick ceilings are in there, too. Katie McDonough, Curbed, 16 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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