B2 noun Neutral

archway

/ˈɑːrtʃ.weɪ/

An archway is a passage or entrance that is covered by a curved structure. It is frequently used in architecture to provide a sense of transition between outdoor and indoor spaces or between different sections of a building.

Examples

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1

We walked through the stone archway to enter the secret garden.

We walked through the stone archway to enter the secret garden.

2

The dignitaries were escorted through the ceremonial archway into the royal hall.

The dignitaries were escorted through the ceremonial archway into the royal hall.

3

Let's meet up by the archway at the park entrance around five.

Let's meet up by the archway at the park entrance around five.

Word Family

Noun
archway
Verb
arch
Adjective
arched
Related
arch
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Memory Tip

Think of an 'arch' that provides a 'way' through a wall—it is literally an arch-way.

Quick Quiz

The ivy-covered _______ served as a beautiful entrance to the manor's courtyard.

Correct!

The correct answer is: archway

Examples

1

We walked through the stone archway to enter the secret garden.

everyday

We walked through the stone archway to enter the secret garden.

2

The dignitaries were escorted through the ceremonial archway into the royal hall.

formal

The dignitaries were escorted through the ceremonial archway into the royal hall.

3

Let's meet up by the archway at the park entrance around five.

informal

Let's meet up by the archway at the park entrance around five.

4

The structural integrity of the Roman archway allowed for the distribution of weight across the pillars.

academic

The structural integrity of the Roman archway allowed for the distribution of weight across the pillars.

5

The new headquarters features a modern glass archway designed to impress visiting clients.

business

The new headquarters features a modern glass archway designed to impress visiting clients.

Word Family

Noun
archway
Verb
arch
Adjective
arched
Related
arch

Common Collocations

stone archway stone archway
pass through an archway pass through an archway
crumbling archway crumbling archway
narrow archway narrow archway
grand archway grand archway

Common Phrases

beneath the archway

beneath the archway

ornate archway

ornate archway

triumphal archway

triumphal archway

Often Confused With

archway vs arch

An arch is the curved structural element itself, while an archway specifically refers to the passage or space beneath the arch.

archway vs gateway

A gateway usually implies a structure with a gate that can be closed; an archway is often an open architectural feature.

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Usage Notes

Use 'archway' when you want to emphasize the path or opening that people walk through, rather than just the curved shape of the architecture.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the word 'arch' when describing a door-like entrance, but 'archway' is more precise for the actual passage.

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Memory Tip

Think of an 'arch' that provides a 'way' through a wall—it is literally an arch-way.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Middle English word 'arche' (curved structure) combined with 'way' (path or road).

Grammar Patterns

countable noun plural: archways prepositional use: 'through the archway'
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Cultural Context

Archways are iconic features in European historical architecture, often symbolizing victory or transition in city squares.

Quick Quiz

The ivy-covered _______ served as a beautiful entrance to the manor's courtyard.

Correct!

The correct answer is: archway

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