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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Jackie would add layer upon layer of spackle to every surface — archways, radiators — then toss fistfuls of glitter at it before the compound could dry. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Placing smaller sections of wallpaper along the borders of an archway or the front of steps on staircases can highlight these unique elements, or bring more personality to builder-grade blank canvas spaces. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026 Naila Fort has that signature palatial feel, with sunlit courtyards, carved archways, expansive terraces, and magnificent. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 Pass under a gray, 17th-century archway facing the Keizersgracht and through a quiet courtyard to access The Dylan. Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for archway

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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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