arcade

Meanings

• noun

  A building or complex having a series of connected arches or vaults, often used for shops or entertainment.

  - "The arcade was filled with shoppers."
  - "The city's main square featured a beautiful arcade."
  - "The old arcade was converted into modern offices."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with arcade
arcade , glade , ade , cade , shade , grade , adept , invade

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Variants

List of all variants of arcade that leads to same result
arcade , arcades , arcade game , arcade games , amusement arcade , amusement arcades , penny arcade , penny arcades , video arcade

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Etymology

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From Old French arca, 'box,' from Latin arca, 'chest.' The architectural term comes from the idea of a series of connected arches or vaults resembling a row of boxes.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest covered shopping arcade is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy, which is over 480 meters long.

2. The term 'arcade' can also refer to a series of arches in a video game, such as in the classic game 'Pac-Man'.

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Related Concepts

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1. shopping mall: A large building or group of buildings designed for shopping, typically containing multiple stores under one roof.

2. arcade game: A coin-operated electronic game, usually found in public places such as malls and amusement parks.

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Culture

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An arcade is a popular architectural feature in many cultures, particularly in Europe. They have been used for centuries as shopping centers, public spaces, and entertainment venues. In literature, arcades have been described as romantic settings and symbols of urban life.

How to Memorize "arcade"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of connected arches or vaults, like a row of boxes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arcade' with the idea of a series of connected arches or vaults.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'arcade' by thinking of 'a row of arches, all in a shade.'

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