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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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

Pumped-in fog and canned thunder rang out, as a hostess led me through an aquarium archway to our table.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

I walked under an archway to a formal sitting room, with a long couch, several wooden chairs, embroidered pillows, and a low carved table in the middle.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani