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)
The Journal (Newcastle, England)3
: a series of arches with their columns or piers
4
: an amusement center having coin-operated games
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With so much on offer on board, from water parks and arcades to multi-screen cinemas and enrichment lectures, the cabin becomes little more than a place to shower and recharge.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The mall contains about 130 stores and restaurants, and has a double-decker carousel and an arcade.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
The nonprofit organization is also showcasing its talents at Booth No. 4013.
— Carlos Rico
Stern Pinball is back at Comic-Con with a booth in the exhibit hall and an interactive arcade.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Back in February, the actress shared photos on Instagram of her and her son Rhodes enjoying an outing at an arcade.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
The mall contains about 130 stores and restaurants, and has a double-decker carousel and an arcade.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
The nonprofit organization is also showcasing its talents at Booth No. 4013.
— Carlos Rico
Stern Pinball is back at Comic-Con with a booth in the exhibit hall and an interactive arcade.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Back in February, the actress shared photos on Instagram of her and her son Rhodes enjoying an outing at an arcade.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025
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“Arcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arcade. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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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
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