Gothic arch

American  

noun

1. a pointed arch, especially one having only two centers and equal radii.

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Gothic arch British  

noun

1. another name for lancet arch

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Etymology

Origin of Gothic arch

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

The Gothic arches in the creature's cell are from the vaulted arches of the cloisters at the University of Glasgow.

From BBC

Within its stained-glass windows and Gothic arches, The Duncairn today hosts concerts, exhibitions, an Irish-language preschool, a café and support groups.

From Seattle Times

Within its stained-glass windows and Gothic arches, The Duncairn today hosts concerts, exhibitions, an Irish-language preschool, a café and support groups.

From Seattle Times

There was the statue, cut from Carrara marble, in its new perch in front of Gothic arches and stained-glass windows.

From New York Times

The Upper Manhattan medieval museum filled with Gothic arches and stained-glass windows supplies an atmospheric setting for this erudite academic thriller.

From Washington Post