arcaded

[ahr-key-did]

adjective

1. decorated with an arcade.

   an arcaded entryway.

2. housed in an arcade.

   arcaded shops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arcaded¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; arcade + -ed ³

Example Sentences

To get a picture in your head, rewatch the original “Top Gun” for NTC’s cameo when Tom Cruise’s Maverick rides toward the house of Kelly McGillis’ Charlie along the complex’s Roosevelt Road with the arcaded buildings perfectly framing the shot.

From Los Angeles Times

The first stage involved cleaning and restoring the Colosseum’s vast, arcaded facade, and substituting the metal gates that seal off the ground-level arches.

From New York Times

Construction of the Gothic Revival church began around 1906, and a subsequent remodeling included an impressive arcaded colonnade.

From Washington Times

The arcaded, two-storey property is a shadow of its former self.

From Reuters

Scenes of piazzas, arcaded streets and markets float through this podcast with Kathy McCabe, the host of the PBS “Dream of Italy” series.

From New York Times