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Webster 1913 Edition
Arcade
Ar-cade′
,Noun.
[F.
arcade
, Sp. arcada
, LL. arcata
, fr. L. arcus
bow, arch.] 1.
(Arch.)
(a)
A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes open, serving as an entrance or to give light; sometimes closed at the back (as in the cut) and forming a decorative feature.
(b)
A long, arched building or gallery.
2.
An arched or covered passageway or avenue.
Webster 1828 Edition
Arcade
ARCA'DE
,Noun.
Definition 2025
arcade
arcade
English
An arcade covering a sidewalk.
Noun
arcade (plural arcades)
- (architecture) A row of arches.
- (architecture) A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides.
- (video games) An establishment that runs coin-operated games.
Derived terms
Terms derived from arcade
Translations
row of arches
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
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establishment running coin-operated games
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