Arches

/ ˈɑːtʃɪz /

plural noun

1. Court of Arches
   Church of England the court of appeal of the Province of Canterbury, formerly held under the arches of Bow Church

Example Sentences

And in this election season, it’s clear the Golden Arches will continue to be a familiar signpost for the political stage.

From Salon

The iconography of McDonald’s — namely the golden arches — has become so interwoven with both the cultural and literal landscape of the country that when people think of the United States as the land of apple pie and hamburgers, they could just as well be envisioning the McDonald’s fried variety and Big Macs.

From Salon

By the end of the century, more people around the globe recognized the golden arches of McDonald's than the Christian cross.

From Salon

Its dramatic arches, cutting through the striking West Scottish Highlands, were used as part of the Hogwarts Express’ route.

From BBC

The Ottoman-era arches of this city’s Old Market had stood witness to the many conflicts that have plagued Lebanon’s south.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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