arcade — a covered passage with shops on both sides
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a covered passage with shops on both sides
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
Example Sentences
- The teenager lost all his allowance at the arcade playing Street Fighter.
- The elegant Victorian arcade attracts tourists from around the world.
- She met her future husband at the arcade while competing for the high score on Pac-Man.
arcade
NOUN[/ɑːrˈkeɪd/]
a covered passage with shops on both sides
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'arcade', which came from Italian 'arcata' meaning 'arched structure'. Ultimately traces back to Latin 'arcus' meaning 'bow' or 'arch'.
Breakdown
arc- (arch, curved structure) + -ade (noun suffix indicating a structure or place)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teenager lost all his allowance at the arcade playing Street Fighter.”
“The elegant Victorian arcade attracts tourists from around the world.”
“She met her future husband at the arcade while competing for the high score on Pac-Man.”
“The new mall features a beautiful glass-roofed arcade with luxury boutiques.”
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