arcade

noun

Definition of arcadenext
as in piazza

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Recent Examples of arcade The second occurred last November when a 2-7 Dolphins team returned to their locker room and discovered the Pop-A-Shot arcade basketball hoop machine, and a second basketball rim were removed from the player’s locker room. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 The only thing that felt rather bittersweet was that Sega’s people showed Virtua Fighter running on laptops at the end of the event, which, considering the company’s long and storied arcade history, was rather sad to see. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Konami has developed and published baseball games for more than three decades, launching the arcade-style Powerful Pros Yakyuu (the Japanese word for baseball) franchise with a title for the Super Nintendo in 1994. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 Without leaving the resort grounds, mine for minerals and gemstones, play arcade and live-action games, and try Build-A-Bear workshops. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arcade
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  1. piazza
  2. cloister
  3. breezeway
  4. loggia
Noun
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • The project is set across three buildings named Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini, an homage to its history, with a new piazza that connects the site with the neighborhood.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of piazza
Noun
  • The town served as a Genoese naval outpost during the medieval rivalry with Pisa, and the hotel’s arched colonnades of the original cloister still stand atop rooms that face Palmaria Island or the Gulf itself.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The cathedral, its peaceful cloister, and its ornate crypt are also worth a visit.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Definition of cloister
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  • The two indoor spaces are connected by a central breezeway that's open to the elements.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • The store turned over its windows and breezeway in the 59th Street flagship to the activewear brand, resulting in sales that more than doubled its past volume, Newell said.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of breezeway
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  • Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
  • Light And Breezy Loggia The blue and white palette of this loggia keeps things breezy and gives the appearance of more space.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Definition of loggia

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“Arcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcade. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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