archway

[ ahrch-wey ]

noun

, Architecture.

1. an entrance or passage under an arch.
2. a covering or enclosing arch.

archway

/ ˈɑːtʃˌweɪ /

noun

1. a passageway or entrance under an arch or arches

Word History and Origins

Origin of archway¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; arch ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

Hand in hand, we parcel through the countless thousands congested under the archway.

From Salon

“When he was under the archway, he turned and waved to other rioters, beckoning them to join him in fighting the police,” prosecutors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

BBC Verify compared and matched images of the home's window archways, external decorations on doorways, shelves, and armchairs from the footage.

From BBC

An elegant stone archway had been emblazoned with “Hopes” in black paint.

From Los Angeles Times

A sense of grandeur permeates the lot, thanks in large part to the ornate archway of the Bronson Gate — which was a filming location for “Sunset Boulevard.”

From Los Angeles Times