arcade

noun

ar·​cade är-ˈkād 

plural arcades

1

: a long arched building or gallery

2

a

: an arched covered passageway or avenue (as between shops)

b

chiefly British : a building that includes many shops

A job fair … today will introduce locals to the details of the 250 jobs that a new shopping arcade will bring when its doors open this autumn.

—The Journal (Newcastle, England)

3

: a series of arches with their columns or piers

4

: an amusement center having coin-operated games

Examples of arcade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Biles chronicled his visit in an Instagram post that included photos of the two at an arcade and having lunch together. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

The sounds of laser guns from the nearby arcade join the predictable arc of the Ferris wheel in something that feels between nostalgic and therapeutic. —Theo Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024

Children can enjoy Splash Island Water Park, the Kids Club, and the Teens Club, all located near the ice cream parlor, patisserie, arcade, and bowling alley. —Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

The venue also offers features such as an arcade, batting cages and a bar with a daily happy hour. —Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian arcata, from arco arch, from Latin arcus

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing arcade

• amusement arcade
• arcade game
• penny arcade
• video arcade

Kids Definition

arcade

noun

ar·​cade är-ˈkād 

1

: a row of arches with the columns that support them

2

: an arched or covered passageway (as between shops)

3

: a place with many games to be played by putting coins or tokens in them

Medical Definition

arcade

noun

ar·​cade är-ˈkād 

1

: an anatomical structure comprising a series of arches

2

: dental arch