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Archway - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An archway is a curved structure over an entrance or passage, often made of stone or brick. It provides support and adds architectural beauty to buildings and gateways.

archway

/ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/ /ˈɑːtʃweɪ/

Definition:

A curved structure forming a passage or entrance, often decorative.

Synonyms:

gateway, passageway, arcade, vault

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

dead end, barrier, wall

Common Collocations:

stone archway, grand archway, walk under the archway

Derivatives:

arched, archways

Usage Tips:

Use "archway" to describe a curved overhead structure, typically over a door or path.

Common Phrases:

triumphal archway, under the archway, through the archway

Etymology:

From Old French "arche" (arch) + "way," meaning a passage with an arched top.

Examples:

  • 1. The ancient archway led to a hidden garden.
  • 2. They stood beneath the grand archway at the entrance.
  • 3. The stone archway framed the sunset beautifully.
  • 4. She walked through the ivy-covered archway into the courtyard.

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