arch

noun
UK: /ɑːtʃ/
US: /ɑːrtʃ/

  1. A curved structure that supports the weight of material above an open space.

    1. The bridge has a beautiful stone arch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Roman aqueduct was famed for its impressive arches spanning the valley. [ ] [ ]

  2. A curved shape.

    1. She raised her eyebrows in an arch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rainbow formed a perfect arch across the stormy sky after the rain. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

knowing arc span vault coy curve bend mischievous
arch verb

  1. To form a curved shape.

    1. The cat arched its back. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gymnast arched her body backward during the impressive routine. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cover or span with an arch.

    1. A bridge arched the small creek. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old stone bridge arched gracefully over the clear flowing river below. [ ] [ ]
arch adjective

  1. Deliberately playful or teasing.

    1. He made an arch comment. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave him an arch look, hinting at a secret understanding between them. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arch" in English means: A curved structure that supports the weight of material above an open space., A curved shape..

The phonetic transcription of "arch" is /ɑːtʃ/ in British English and /ɑːrtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arch": knowing, arc, span, vault, coy, curve, bend, mischievous.

Example usage of "arch": "The bridge has a beautiful stone arch.". More examples on the page.