First Known Use: 1725
Dictionary
arcade
noun ar·cade \är-ˈkād\
: a row of arches that are supported by columns
: an arched or covered passageway with many shops; also : a building that includes many shops
: a place with many games that can be played by putting coins in them
Full Definition of ARCADE
1
: a long arched building or gallery
2
: an arched covered passageway or avenue (as between shops)
3
: a series of arches with their columns or piers
4
: an amusement center having coin-operated games
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Origin of ARCADE
French, from Italian arcata, from arco arch, from Latin arcus
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Rhymes with ARCADE
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ARCADE Defined for Kids
arcade
noun ar·cade \är-ˈkād\
Definition of ARCADE for Kids
1
: a row of arches supported by columns
2
: an arched or covered passageway between two rows of shops
3
: a place with electronic games that are operated by coins or tokens
Medical Dictionary
arcade
noun ar·cade \är-ˈkād\
Medical Definition of ARCADE
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: an anatomical structure comprising a series of arches
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