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arcade

Pronunciation: /ɑːˈkeɪd/

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Definition of arcade

noun

  • 1a covered passage with arches along one or both sides.
  • a covered walk with shops along one or both sides: a shopping arcade Burlington Arcade
  • Architecture a series of arches supporting a wall, or set along it.

Derivatives

arcaded

adjective

arcading

noun

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, from Provençal arcada or Italian arcata, based on Latin arcus 'bow'

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Definition of arcade in the US English dictionary