archway

American  

[ahrch-wey] / ˈɑrtʃˌweɪ /

noun

Architecture.

1. an entrance or passage under an arch.

2. a covering or enclosing arch.

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archway British  

/ ˈɑːtʃˌweɪ /

noun

1. 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

In the lobby, two giant archways created a doorway to what looked like the library stacks Danny was used to.

From Literature

As I reach the stooped archway into the pub, I notice a small door tucked into an alcove.

From Literature

Enclosed archways line each side of the street behind the shops.

From Los Angeles Times

A model of his proposed archway stood on the Virginia state side of the Potomac River.

From BBC

“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