Arcade

Pronunciation: /ɑrˈkeɪd/

Definitions of arcade

noun an establishment with arcade games

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play games at the arcade.

A2 The arcade is a popular hangout spot for teenagers.

B1 The arcade has a variety of games to choose from.

B2 I spent hours at the arcade trying to beat the high score.

C1 The arcade industry has evolved with the introduction of virtual reality games.

C2 Visiting the arcade brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood.

Examples of arcade in a Sentence

formal The arcade was filled with various types of gaming machines.

informal Let's hang out at the arcade this weekend.

slang The arcade is the bomb, man!

figurative Her smile lit up the room like a neon sign in an arcade.

Grammatical Forms of arcade

• past tense: arcaded
• plural: arcades
• comparative: more arcade
• superlative: most arcade
• present tense: arcade
• future tense: will arcade
• perfect tense: have arcaded
• continuous tense: is arcading
• singular: arcade
• positive degree: arcade
• infinitive: to arcade
• gerund: arcading
• participle: arcading

Origin and Evolution of arcade

First Known Use: 1822 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arcade' originates from the Latin word 'arcus' meaning 'arch' or 'bow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a series of arches supported by columns, the term 'arcade' later evolved to refer to a covered passageway with shops or stores on either side, commonly seen in shopping malls or entertainment centers today.