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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The exterior archway connects to a larger room with a set of steps and another doorway leading to the cellars. Aspen Pflughoeft july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025 Found predominantly in California and down in Miami, these sizable, elegant houses have long been desired for their terra-cotta shingles, stucco, and plenty of exterior archways beckoning you inside. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 Images of the unexpected discovery—a pair of elegant, hidden archways—were shared in a post on Reddit, where users are marveling at the structure's historical craftsmanship and urging a full restoration. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025 The 12-foot tall glass and metal sunflower archway that visitors can walk through in Prairie Village’s Meadowbrook Park is Amie Jacobsen’s favorite sculpture she’s ever made. Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 24 June 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 18 Jul. 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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