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 is renowned for its historic interiors, featuring ornate chandeliers, vaulted ceilings, and bespoke designer suites at its original property and other locations around the world. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026

In November, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) debuted a new, modern terminal complete with a large, vaulted departure hall, new shopping and dining, outdoor terraces, and more. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 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

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