Arcade

Word ARCADE
Character 6
Hyphenation ar cade
Pronunciations /ɑːˈkeɪd/

Definitions and meanings of "Arcade"

What do we mean by arcade?

A series of arches supported by columns, piers, or pillars, either freestanding or attached to a wall to form a gallery. noun

A series of arches employed for decorative purposes. noun

A roofed passageway or lane, especially one with shops on one or both sides. noun

A commercial establishment featuring an array of large mechanical or electronic games, such as pinball machines or video games, that charge players money before each game. noun

To provide with or form into an arcade. transitive verb

In anatomy and zoology, those portions of the cranium having an arch-like structure and running from the postero-external to the orbital region. noun

Properly, a series of arches supported on piers or pillars. noun

A simple arched opening in a wall. noun

A vault or vaulted place. noun

Specifically, in some cities, a long arched passageway; a covered avenue, especially one that is lined with shops. noun

A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes open, serving as an entrance or to give light; sometimes closed at the back (as in the cut) and forming a decorative feature. noun

A long, arched building or gallery. noun

An arched or covered passageway or avenue. noun

A row of arches. noun

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

An establishment that runs coin-operated games. noun

A covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side noun

A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns noun

A row of arches.

A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides.

An establishment that runs coin-operated games.

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The word "arcade" in example sentences

The term arcade nowadays is used rather loosely for those thinking that I'm twittering on about the latest Tetris or Galaga devices; arcade in modern gaming terms simply means games that are available to download from either Xbox Live of Playstation Network such as The Maw or Noby Noby Boy.

The first covered shopping street to be built in Britain, the arcade is at Piccadilly in London's bustling West End shopping district. ❋ William Boston (2010)

The fate of this world lies in the hands (literally) of a few unlikely heroes: They are the Original Video Game World Champions and the arcade is their battleground. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Its like that game at the carnival or in arcade – you know the one where the head pops up and you hit it with a hammer. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Octoberist prior to the Captain EO announcement, I've always thought that they can do a 3D Tron show at the same theater at Disneyland. otherwise, i really don't know where they can place a Tron ride unless it's in California Adventure. presto117 i've never seen the original, but tron legacy looks great and i think a theme park ride/refitting of the tomorrowland arcade is perfect. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The idea of the old school arcade is well extinct. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The tomb of the nun survives although its original placement within the monastic church or cloister arcade is unknown. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Penny arcade is more than just a marketing machine. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It was the only real measure of success in arcade games. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The arcade is full of itinerant merchants who carry their stock of precious stones – sometimes quite valuable – tied up in a dingy rag, disposing of them by methods of barter quite unique. ❋ Unknown (1891)

The arcade is full of British folk – Australians and Anglo-Indians, passing to and fro to the dining-room, to the stairs, to the front entrance. ❋ Unknown (1891)

That's not just due to gamer nostalgia over the coin arcade classic, or because it's currently featured on YouTube's home page. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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