archway

American

[ahrch-way] / ˈɑrtʃˌweɪ /

noun

Architecture.

an entrance or passage under an arch.
a covering or enclosing arch.

archway British

/ ˈɑːtʃˌweɪ /

noun

a passageway or entrance under an arch or arches

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Etymology

Origin of archway

First recorded in 1795–1805; arch ¹ + way ¹

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archway

He tweeted a video that showed an armed man wearing a ski mask and a backpack passing under the brick archway of Nancy’s front porch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Views through one archway are framed by another, drawing the eye deeper into the home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

“Every corner reveals authentic detail that tells its own story—from the original French doors to the handcrafted archway and copper screens that stand strong a century later.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2025

The blue plaque has been fixed to an archway on Walker Street in the Wicker area of Sheffield.

From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2025

We quickly found a gate, walked under its tall brick archway, and ended up on a small quad.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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