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

Completed in 2022, the pad has a clean, contemporary look defined by natural stone and wood floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, and custom millwork throughout. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026

Among gravesites and crooked slabs, this medieval tapestry of bell towers, vaulted corridors, and sacred frescoes whispered tales of faith and persecution. —Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026

Our first stop was the hotel’s dining room, a vaulted space with floor-to-ceiling views that serves meticulously plated dishes made mostly from regional produce (including the island’s distinctive wild juniper berries) and seasonal catches such as cod, crab, and shrimp. —Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026

The spa The wellness program also got a total reboot and was relaunched in 2021 as a three-room Guerlain spa with large vaulted spaces, a stone staircase and an aesthetic reminiscent of Greco-Roman thermal baths. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 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