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

Inspired by Crow’s time performing at Colorado ski lodges—think Gothic-meets-rustic with stone archways, vaulted ceilings, and walls of glass—the estate contains a whopping 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025

Inside, the three-story cabin boasts vaulted wood ceilings, a two-story living room with a fireplace, a game room with skeeball and shuffleboard and multiple bedrooms designed for relaxation and family fun. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025

The next homeowner will enjoy a center island kitchen that opens to the great room, an adjoining large den and vaulted, open beam ceilings as well as big picture windows, according to Zillow. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025

Each bungalow features vaulted wood-beam ceilings, limestone fireplaces, and marble baths, along with patios that peek out to the ocean. —John Vorwald, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025

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