plural arcades
1
: a row of arches that are supported by columns
2
: an arched or covered passageway with many shops
also, chiefly British
: a building that includes many shops
a shopping arcade
3
: a place with many games that can be played by putting coins in them
—often used before another noun
an arcade game
called also (British) amusement arcade, ((US)) penny arcade
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“Arcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arcade. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.
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