arcaded

[ ahr-key-did ]

adjective

1. decorated with an arcade:

   an arcaded entryway.

2. housed in an arcade:

   arcaded shops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arcaded¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; arcade + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The first stage involved cleaning and restoring the Colosseum’s vast, arcaded facade, and substituting the metal gates that seal off the ground-level arches.

From New York Times

Construction of the Gothic Revival church began around 1906, and a subsequent remodeling included an impressive arcaded colonnade.

From Washington Times

The arcaded, two-storey property is a shadow of its former self.

From Reuters

Scenes of piazzas, arcaded streets and markets float through this podcast with Kathy McCabe, the host of the PBS “Dream of Italy” series.

From New York Times

From Piazza Cavour, I wandered down the arcaded former fish market - its thick stone slabs now flower stalls and meeting spots – to a cluster of cafes and restaurants.

From The Guardian