Synonyms for

Arcade

Verb / ɑ:ˈrkeɪd / Another word for arcade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A covered passageway with shops and games, especially one with coin-operated machines for entertainment.

Synonyms & similar words

colonnade playroom funhouse carnival fair lunapark parlor salon showplace theater cinema

Synonyms by register

Formal

gallery colonnade cloister portico

Informal

game hall video arcade penny arcade

Literary

covered walkway peristyle

Antonyms

private dwelling residence home house cottage bungalow

Common collocations

  • video arcade
  • shopping arcade
  • arcade game
  • ancient arcade
  • covered arcade
  • public arcade
  • arcade machine

Word family

noun arcade
adjective arcaded

Usage note

Primarily refers to a covered walkway or a place with coin-operated games. The latter is more common in modern usage.

Example sentences

  1. The arcade was full of noisy games.
  2. We spent all our quarters at the arcade.
  3. The arcade was a popular hangout spot for teenagers.
  4. I won a stuffed animal at the arcade.
  5. The arcade had a variety of games to choose from.

Quotes

  • I remember when I was a kid, you'd go to the arcade and see games like Space Invaders and Asteroids, and now you go to the arcade and see games like Halo and Call of Duty.
  • I'm like a kid in an arcade when it comes to video games.
  • Arcade Fire is a band that takes itself very seriously.

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