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Definition of archway

archway

/ˈɑːrtʃ.weɪ/
arch · way
Plural:archways
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• noun

1

A curved structure forming a passage or entrance, or the passageway beneath an arch.

Example

"Visitors walked through the stone archway into the quiet courtyard of the historic monastery."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century as an English compound combining 'arch' (from Old French 'arche', ultimately from Latin 'arcus' meaning 'bow') and 'way' (from Old English 'weg').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Archway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/archway
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