Usage
What else does vaulted mean? Vaulted can variously refer to an arched structure, the action of leaping over something, or when you place something in a secure chamber or box. In the massively popular online game Fortnite, vaulted is used to describe any weapons or items that have been removed from the game.
Other Word Forms
- undervaulted adjective
- unvaulted adjective
Etymology
Origin of vaulted
Example Sentences
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“Sun-filled rooms with vaulted ceilings, random-width pine floors and custom lighting. Walls of windows capture natural light and scenic views,” states the listing, which is held by Mary Dowdle of Ginnel Real Estate.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
SBA shares vaulted higher on the news, ending Thursday up 19% at $204.04.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Benchmark U.S. crude futures vaulted 11% higher Thursday, to $111.54 a barrel, while the global Brent crude benchmark rose 7.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Both Ferrari drivers made their expected electric starts, and Leclerc vaulted from fourth on the grid to take the lead at the first corner.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
The door opened and then shut and Milo and Tock found themselves in a high vaulted cell with two tiny windows halfway up on the wall.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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