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arcading

 

[ ษ‘หrหˆkeษชdษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gaming, entertainment

Arcading refers to the activity or environment associated with arcade games. It encompasses the experience of playing games in a venue equipped with multiple arcade machines. Many people associate arcading with retro gaming culture, where players can enjoy classic games alongside modern titles. It also often includes social interactions among players and the competitive nature of high-score achievements. In contemporary times, arcading may also be found in virtual formats, like online arcade games.

Synonyms

amusement, entertainment, gaming

Examples of usage

  • Spending Saturday nights arcading with friends.
  • The local arcade has a great selection for arcading.
  • She enjoys arcading, especially classic pinball machines.

Translations

Translations of the word "arcading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arcade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเฅเค•เฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arcade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ arcade

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะบะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ arcade

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใ‚ฑใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arcade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arcade

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ผ€์ด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑูƒูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arkรกda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ arkรกda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก—ๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arkada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ arkaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะบะตะนะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arcade

Etymology

The term 'arcade' originated from the French word 'arcade,' which refers to a covered passageway with arches. In the 19th century, the word began to be used in English to describe a type of shopping center featuring entertainment, such as games and amusements. The rise of arcade games began in the early to mid-1970s, coinciding with the development of video game technology. The term 'arcading' emerged as a way to encompass both the physical locations that housed these games and the activity of playing them. By the 1980s, arcading had become a cultural phenomenon, with dedicated arcade establishments budding in cities around the world. This environment fostered not only gameplay but also a community of gamers who gathered to play and socialize. Over the years, the concept of arcading has evolved, with the advent of home consoles and online gaming, but it remains a nostalgic and iconic part of gaming history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,445, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.