vaulted

adjective

vault·​ed ˈvȯl-təd How to pronounce vaulted (audio)
1
: built in the form of a vault : arched
2
: covered with a vault

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Cave Dining In Italy A vaulted limestone cave on the southeast coast of Italy is the unlikely location of one the country’s most popular restaurants. Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Tours cost $50 per person and sell out quickly, but you will be rewarded with a real hidden wonder: a grand station, showcasing a vaulted tile ceiling, chandeliers, skylights, and stained glass. Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 12 Dec. 2024 The mansion features contemporary interior design and an open concept layout with walls of windows, indoor trees and grand, vaulted ceilings. Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2024 The 2022 four-bedroom has a vaulted great room with clerestory windows, wall of sliders, and floating wood-and-steel stairs; open kitchen with island and garage-door window; primary suite with walk-in closet; rec room; and wine cellar. The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vaulted 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English vowted, yvowted, from past participle of vowten "to vault entry 2," or from voute vault entry 1 + -ed -ed entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaulted was in the 14th century

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“Vaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaulted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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