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

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The interiors are all clean lines, and the vaulted ceilings and oversize windows bring a sense of openness. Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026 For decades, people have streamed through the vaulted halls of Grand Central Terminal with one eye on the clock. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 In practice, ensuring success with vaulted tokenization entails treating it as an architectural decision, not a security project. Ed Leavens, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Remember that soft fabrics and low ceilings are more conducive to quiet than, say, a vaulted metal and cement warehouse. Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 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 20 May. 2026.

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