Arcade

/ärˈkād/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A covered passageway or a series of arches supported by columns or piers.

The historic arcade features shops and cafes along its beautiful walkway.

A venue or area filled with a variety of coin-operated games, often found in amusement parks or entertainment centers.

We spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade and winning prizes.

A place where various games, especially video games, can be played, usually requiring tokens or quarters.

The new arcade downtown has the latest virtual reality games.

From French 'arcade', from Latin 'arcada', meaning a curved structure.

shopping arcade:

A passageway lined with shops.

video arcade:

A place dedicated to video games.

arcade game:

A coin-operated electronic game.

A place where people hang out to play games.

Let's hit the arcade after school!

A nostalgic term referring to retro gaming venues.

I miss the days of hanging out at the arcade with friends.