: made with or formed in an arch or a series of arches
an arched beam
: covered with an arch
an arched doorway

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Image In the bathroom, Mr. Mamedov added another arched opening between the vanity and the bathtub. Tim McKeough, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025 Visible in the background are some of the arched passageways found throughout the house. Ulrich Clewing, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2025 Her lashes were delicate, her brows were softly arched, her cheeks were a tad rosy, and her lips were topped off with peachy gloss. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025 Photo : Bretagne Sud Sotheby’s International Realty An arched entryway connects the living room to a dining area. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for arched 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arched was in the 14th century

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“Arched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arched. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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