/ ɑːˈkeɪd; NAmE ɑːrˈk-/ noun
1.
a covered passage with arches along the side of a row of buildings (usually a row of shops / stores)
2.
a covered passage between streets, with shops / stores on either side
3.
(also ˈshopping arcade ) (both BrE ) a large building with a number of shops / stores in it
—compare shopping mall
4.
= amusement arcade :
arcade games
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WORD ORIGIN
late 17th cent.: from French , from Provençal arcada or Italian arcata , based on Latin arcus bow.