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arcade Synonyms
Another word for arcade
Choosing another word for arcade depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An indoor entertainment venue containing coin-operated or card-activated video games, pinball machines, and other amusement devices.
Usage Example
"The teenagers spent Saturday afternoon competing on vintage pinball machines at the local amusement arcade."
Strongest
amusement arcade
Strong
penny arcade
• noun (Context 2)
A covered passageway or promenade, typically featuring an arched roof and lined with small retail shops on one or both sides.
Usage Example
"We took shelter from the sudden downpour inside a historic Victorian shopping galleria."
Strongest
galleria
Strong
mall
Weak
bazaar
• noun (Context 3)
A succession of arches supported by columns or piers, either freestanding or attached to a building wall, often enclosing a walkway.
Usage Example
"Sunlight filtered through the stone colonnade surrounding the monastery courtyard."
Strong
colonnade
cloister
loggia
portico
Weak
peristyle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arcade. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arcade