arcade

noun

Definition of arcadenext
as in piazza

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Recent Examples of arcade Golfland Sunsplash in Roseville Less than half an hour from Sacramento, this entertainment venue offers an arcade, miniature golf, and the Sunsplash waterpark. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 One of the night’s few bright spots was rookie Bryce Eldridge, who turned on an inside fastball and sent a two-run shot into the right-field arcade for his 11th home run of the season. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Donkey Kong, first published in 1981, was Nintendo's first major hit outside of Japan and is considered one of the key titles of arcade gaming's golden era. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026 The series is based on Backyard Baseball — the full-scale revamp of the beloved 2D arcade-style classic that has captivated kids and adults since 1997. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arcade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcade
  1. piazza
  2. cloister
  3. breezeway
  4. loggia
Noun
  • Eight Bay Area restaurants, including returning champ Locanda Restaurants, will compete in the tournament-style contest in the piazza in front of the Little Italy Cultural Center and Museum at 323 Sharks Way.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Florence The pet-friendly Sina Villa Medici offers 100 guestrooms and suites, including the Royal Suite with original antiques, fine art, and a private balcony overlooking the piazza.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
Definition of piazza
Noun
  • On its edge is the Romanesque church of Pieve di San Leolino, which features a 16th-century cloister and valley views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The town served as a Genoese naval outpost during the medieval rivalry with Pisa, and the hotel’s arched colonnades of the original cloister still stand atop rooms that face Palmaria Island or the Gulf itself.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of cloister
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  • Cathedral ceilings and expansive hurricane-impact windows frame panoramic water views throughout the main living spaces, while a guest wing connected by a breezeway provides two additional bedrooms, its own living room, and a breakfast bar.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The two indoor spaces are connected by a central breezeway that's open to the elements.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of breezeway
Noun
  • Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
  • Light And Breezy Loggia The blue and white palette of this loggia keeps things breezy and gives the appearance of more space.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Definition of loggia

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“Arcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcade. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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