Definition

1. Noun:
   • A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns: In architecture, an "arcade" is a row of arches, often with supporting columns or piers, that may be part of a building or stand alone.
   • A covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side: An "arcade" can also refer to a covered walkway, often lined with shops, creating a public thoroughfare.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Architectural Structure):
  • The ancient Roman aqueduct featured a long stone arcade.
  • The cathedral's interior is defined by a beautiful Gothic arcade.
• Noun (Covered Passageway):
  • We went shopping in the Victorian arcade in the city center.
  • The arcade was filled with people browsing the boutique stores.

Advanced Usage

• "Arcade game": This is a compound term referring to a coin-operated game machine, typically found in an amusement arcade. It is not a direct meaning of the single word "arcade" but a common related term.
  • He spent all his coins on the new arcade game.
• "Amusement arcade": A compound term for a venue housing many arcade games.
  • The seaside town has a famous amusement arcade.

Variants and Related Words

• Arcaded (adj): Featuring or characterized by arcades.
  • The arcaded courtyard provided a cool, shaded space.

Synonyms

• Colonnade: A row of columns supporting a structure, often an entablature (similar to an arcade but not necessarily arched).
• Gallery: A covered walk, especially one open at one side; can be similar to a shopping arcade.
• Loggia: A gallery or room with one or more open sides, often arcaded.

Related Phrases

• "To stroll through the arcade": A common phrase describing the activity of walking leisurely through a shopping arcade.
  • On rainy afternoons, we would stroll through the arcade.

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms that use the single, isolated word "arcade" as their core component.)

Noun

1. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
2. a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side