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arcading

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An arrangement of arcades.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Topics: architecture

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The playing of arcade games.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: video-games

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of arcade

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree French arcadeubor. English arcade English -ing English arcading From arcade + -ing.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: arkadowanie — An arrangement of arcades