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

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archway

He tweeted a video that showed an armed man wearing a ski mask and a backpack passing under the brick archway of Nancy’s front porch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

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

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 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

Gochez and volunteers constructed an installation of brightly colored piñatas decorating an archway.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 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

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