Meaning of the word arcade in English

What does arcade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

arcade

US /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
UK /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
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Noun

1.

a covered passageway with arches along one or both sides

Example:
The old market had a beautiful stone arcade.
We walked through the elegant arcade, admiring the shops.
2.

a place containing coin-operated amusement machines, especially video games

Example:
We spent hours at the video arcade playing Pac-Man.
The mall has a new arcade with virtual reality games.
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