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.
Other Word Forms
- undervaulted adjective
- unvaulted adjective
Etymology
Origin of vaulted
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
SBA shares vaulted higher on the news, ending Thursday up 19% at $204.04.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
A run-up in Nikola’s stock in 2020 briefly vaulted the company’s market valuation over Ford Motor, more than a year before it delivered a truck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Both Ferrari drivers made their expected electric starts, and Leclerc vaulted from fourth on the grid to take the lead at the first corner.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
He ran to the wall of the bumper car arena and vaulted over it.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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