Archway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˌweɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Archway is a noun meaning A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
Meaning
A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
More Meanings
- A doorway with a semilunar-shaped top.
Example Sentences
Sepia Delft tiles surrounded the fireplace, their crudely drawn Biblical scenes in faded cyclamen blending with the pinkish pine, while above them, instead of a mantelshelf, there was an archway high enough to form a balcony with slender balusters and a tapestry-hung wall behind.
Word Forms
- archways
Synonyms for archway
Depending on context, synonyms include arch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arch, arcature, arcade, bridge, arcading, passageway.
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