vaulted

adjective

vault·​ed ˈvȯl-təd How to pronounce vaulted (audio)
Synonyms of vaultednext
1
: built in the form of a vault : arched
2
: covered with a vault

Examples of vaulted in a Sentence

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In the photo above, Blanton explains that this pool house had great bones, with the vaulted ceiling and accordion doors that open completely onto the pool deck. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The two-bedroom, two-bath home, which shares the grounds with the historic main house, is a short walk to Santa Fe plaza and features vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, one-of-a-kind antiques, and art throughout. Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 29 June 2026 Not yet technically sound, there’s something of a vaulted ceiling effect with this pick, as his potential is high but his floor may also be lower than average. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 27 June 2026 The open concept living areas feel wide open thanks to vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that filter in lots of sunlight. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vaulted

Word History

Etymology

Middle English vowted, yvowted, from past participle of vowten "to vault entry 2," or from voute vault entry 1 + -ed -ed entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Vaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaulted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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