: made with or formed in an arch or a series of arches
an arched beam
: covered with an arch
an arched doorway

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Designed by renowned architect Frank P. Milburn, the structure features octagonal towers, arched windows, spiral staircases, and bricks shipped by rail from Maysville, Kentucky. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Inside, three bedrooms and four baths are spread across almost 2,300 square feet of multi-level living space boasting a mix of stone and wide-plank French oak floors, arched doorways, and whitewashed wood-beam ceilings dotted with skylights. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 May 2025 Its wood cabinets are custom-made and a white porcelain farmhouse-style sink with brass hardware sits beneath another arched window. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 May 2025 The indoor mall is modeled after the streets of Venice, Italy, complete with arched bridges, piazzas, and canals. Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for arched

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arched was in the 14th century

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“Arched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arched. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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