Ār-cāde', n.

noun

n. [Fr. arcade, Sp. arcada, L. Lat. arcata, from Lat. arcus, bow, arch.] (Arch.) (a.) A series of arches supported by columns or piers, either open or backed by masonry. Oxf. Gloss. (b.) A long, arched building or gallery, lined on each side with shops. P. Cyc. (c.) A single arched aperture or inclosure: — more properly called a vault. Gwilt.

An architectural drawing of a Gothic arcade with pointed arches supported by columns. — Arcade.