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 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

Kyle and his teammates lingered in the archway just long enough to hear what Mrs. Chiltington and Charles were saying to the Book Network reporter interviewing them.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein