Usage
What else does vaulted mean? Vaulted can variously refer to an arched structure, the action of leaping over something, or when you place something in a secure chamber or box. In the massively popular online game Fortnite, vaulted is used to describe any weapons or items that have been removed from the game.
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Example Sentences
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“Sun-filled rooms with vaulted ceilings, random-width pine floors and custom lighting. Walls of windows capture natural light and scenic views,” states the listing, which is held by Mary Dowdle of Ginnel Real Estate.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
U.S. energy stocks have vaulted upward despite white-knuckle moments when oil prices seesawed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
SBA shares vaulted higher on the news, ending Thursday up 19% at $204.04.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The winning streak has vaulted the Lakers from sixth in the West to third.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Inside, the high vaulted ceilings, narrow deepset stained-glass windows and elaborately carved altars made it a miniature cathedral.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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