Meaning of arcade in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑrˈkeɪd/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    arcade

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a covered passageway

    Examples

    • « often between streets with shops or stalls »
  2. 2. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns

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