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archway

[ahrch-wey] / ˈɑrtʃˌweɪ /
NOUN
curved opening
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In the foyer, beneath the Byzantine-style archway, he swept.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

In front of the double archway of the Kapikoy border crossing, Iranians come and go, rolling suitcases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

“Every corner reveals authentic detail that tells its own story—from the original French doors to the handcrafted archway and copper screens that stand strong a century later.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

The blue plaque has been fixed to an archway on Walker Street in the Wicker area of Sheffield.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

Kyle and his teammates lingered in the archway just long enough to hear what Mrs. Chiltington and Charles were saying to the Book Network reporter interviewing them.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein