archway

noun

arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā How to pronounce archway (audio)
: a way or passage under an arch
also : an arch over a passage

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Architect David Frazier designed the sweeping space, using a series of dramatic archways to define offerings from each line in the Thibaut design group—including Thibaut, Anna French, Coraggio, and Armani/Casa—all under one roof for the first time. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025 The windowed bathroom, with its cast-iron soaking tub, has an archway for visual interest. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025 The home spotlights graceful archways, interior Juliet balconies overlooking the living room and a round formal dining table flanked by French doors. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025 The building was originally completed in 1926, and the hotel’s designers incorporated new and preserved old elements from that era, like the warm terrazzo floors, curved windows and archways, and marble surfaces. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for archway

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of archway was in 1715

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“Archway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archway. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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archway

noun
arch·​way ˈärch-ˌwā How to pronounce archway (audio)
: a passage under an arch
also : an arch over a passage

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