Gothic arch

noun

1. a pointed arch, especially one having only two centers and equal radii.

Gothic arch

noun

1. another name for lancet arch

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gothic arch¹

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

Within its stained-glass windows and Gothic arches, The Duncairn today hosts concerts, exhibitions, an Irish-language preschool, a café and support groups.

From Seattle Times

Within its stained-glass windows and Gothic arches, The Duncairn today hosts concerts, exhibitions, an Irish-language preschool, a café and support groups.

From Seattle Times

There was the statue, cut from Carrara marble, in its new perch in front of Gothic arches and stained-glass windows.

From New York Times

The Upper Manhattan medieval museum filled with Gothic arches and stained-glass windows supplies an atmospheric setting for this erudite academic thriller.

From Washington Post

A Gothic arch motif that is designed to direct eyes upward is prevalent in the altars, carpeting, gold leafing and the stained-glass windows.

From Washington Post