beamed

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adjective

ˈbēmd How to pronounce beamed (audio)
Synonyms of beamednext
: having exposed structural beams
a beamed ceiling

beamed

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past tense and past participle of beam entry 2

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Adjective
Things are fairly tame by comparison in the bedrooms, with beamed ceilings and enough space for a queen-size bed. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026 The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 Or, for the more traditional chalet experience, sit back and relax in front of the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the living room, which is the definition of rustic coziness thanks to its beamed ceilings and warm décor. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Downstairs is small, cozy room, upstairs a slightly more spacious one, with beamed ceilings, modern Italian art, a wine cabinet, white tablecloths, Murano glassware and very good lighting throughout. — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beamed

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First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beamed was circa 1711

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