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Archway: meaning, definitions and examples

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archway

 

[ หˆษ‘หrtสƒweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architectural feature

An archway is a structure that forms a passage by spanning an opening. It is typically supported by pillars or walls and can be constructed using various materials such as stone, brick, or metal. Archways are commonly found in both interior and exterior architectural designs and can serve both practical and decorative purposes. They have been a prominent feature in many ancient and contemporary buildings, symbolizing strength and elegance.

Synonyms

arch, entrance, gateway, portal

Examples of usage

  • The garden was adorned with a beautiful stone archway.
  • As I entered the castle, I walked through a grand archway.
  • The archway led us into the historic town center.
  • They decorated the archway with flowers for the wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "archway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lengkungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚uk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kemer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oblouk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oblรบk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฑ้—จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bogi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arco

Etymology

The term 'archway' originates from the word 'arch', which is derived from the Latin 'arcus' meaning 'a bend' or 'a curve'. The architectural arch itself has ancient roots dating back to Mesopotamian architecture, around 4000 BC. Early uses of arches were primarily structural, allowing builders to span wider gaps and create durable frameworks. As architecture evolved, the aesthetic value of the arch became evident, leading to its incorporation in various forms and styles across cultures. The combination of 'arch' and 'way' in 'archway' emerged to describe a passage created by one or more arches. By the Middle Ages, archways became increasingly sophisticated in design, especially in Gothic architecture, where they were used to create grand entrances and support intricate ceilings. The term has persisted into modern usage, reflecting both the practical and decorative importance of archways in contemporary architecture.