arcade

noun
UK: /ɑːˈkeɪd/
US: /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

  1. A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides.

    1. The old arcade has many small shops. [ ] [ ]
    2. We walked through the shopping arcade to get out of the rain because the arcade was close. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place with coin-operated games such as video games.

    1. Let's go to the arcade and play games. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local arcade is popular with teenagers because it hosts tournaments. [ ] [ ]

  3. A series of arches supported by columns.

    1. The building features a beautiful arcade along the front. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Romanesque church included a blind arcade on the exterior of the apse. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gallery shopping center
arcade transitive-verb

  1. To form or furnish with an arcade.

    1. The building was arcaded to provide shade. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect arcaded the courtyard to create a pleasant walkway so people will enjoy it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arcade" in English means: A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides., A place with coin-operated games such as video games., A series of arches supported by columns..

The phonetic transcription of "arcade" is /ɑːˈkeɪd/ in British English and /ɑːrˈkeɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arcade": gallery, shopping center.

Example usage of "arcade": "The old arcade has many small shops.". More examples on the page.