vaulted

1 of 2

adjective

vault·​ed ˈvȯl-təd How to pronounce vaulted (audio)
Synonyms of vaultednext
1
: built in the form of a vault : arched
2
: covered with a vault

vaulted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of vault entry 2, vault entry 3

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The kitchen opens into a family room with a vaulted ceiling, a bay window and doors to a rear deck. — Jill P. Capuzzo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Four bedrooms and four full bathrooms are spread across the home, which is highlighted by oversized windows, tall doors, and soaring double-height and vaulted ceilings. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Interiors are serene, sophisticated and incredibly spacious with vaulted ceilings, oversized beds and vast bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vaulted

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English vowted, yvowted, from past participle of vowten "to vault entry 2," or from voute vault entry 1 + -ed -ed entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vaulted was in the 14th century

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“Vaulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaulted. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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