1. covered passages or walkways, typically with shops on one or both sides
2. entertainment venues containing coin-operated video games and amusement machines
3. series of arches supported by columns
Usage: architectural

Examples

• The shopping arcades in the city center are filled with boutiques and cafes.
• We spent hours playing games at the video arcades near the beach.
• The old building featured beautiful stone arcades along its facade.
• Many European cities have historic arcades that protect shoppers from weather.
• The arcade games from the 1980s are making a comeback.
• Tourists love to stroll through the covered arcades of Milan.
• The architectural plans called for elegant arcades connecting the buildings.