archway

American

[ahrch-wey] / 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

Example Sentences

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Archways navigate the floor plan, leading to a chef’s kitchen and formal dining room with hand-carved ceilings.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

The wrappers also promote the company’s Archways to Opportunity program, which provides college and high school tuition assistance for eligible workers.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2017

The company's Archways to Opportunity tuition program can be used for either an on-campus or online class.

From US News • Mar. 8, 2016

Archways and pillars were covered with climbers and ramblers, a little untrained, but hanging down in such glorious profusion that one almost approved of the neglect.

From The Manor House School by Dixon, Arthur A.

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