vaulted

1 of 2

adjective

vault·​ed ˈvȯl-təd 

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

Examples of vaulted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

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

At the same time, the guest cottage adds newer construction and contemporary functionality, including a chef’s kitchen and vaulted ceilings. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Begin at the Grand Bazaar, where more than 4,000 shops are packed in a labyrinth of vaulted passageways that have bustled with traders for over 500 years. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Almost all have private terraces or gardens, and the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings add to the feeling of absolute splendor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for vaulted

• faulted
• halted
• malted
• salted
• assaulted
• defaulted
• exalted