: having exposed structural beams
a beamed ceiling

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However, adding actual wood walls, floors, or a beamed ceiling to your space is a costly and fairly-permanent renovation. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025 Gorgeous — there’s no way around it — with beamed ceilings, hardwoods throughout, half a block from the Washington Square mews … $4,995, 1-bedroom: Charming prewar with good bones and a ridiculously small kitchen. Nora Deligter, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025 Photo: Corcoran This co-op apartment is nicely proportioned, with large rooms, three closets (including one big walk-in) and high beamed ceilings. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024 For Ruscio, that meant a focus on beamed ceilings, stained glass, woodwork — and a truly desirable fireplace. Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beamed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1711, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beamed was circa 1711

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“Beamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beamed. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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