Synonyms

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

Example Sentences

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archway

In the foyer, beneath the Byzantine-style archway, he swept.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026

In front of the double archway of the Kapikoy border crossing, Iranians come and go, rolling suitcases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

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

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025

“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

Now that she’d stepped through the archway opening, the Night Bazaar truly unfolded around her.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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