beamed

adjective

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

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There’s a pretty playground with a zip wire, a tennis court floating on a lake and a vast beamed attic filled with board games, snooker and trunks of fancy dress. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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 Interest in the concept has waxed and waned over the decades, however, recently there have been serious efforts to find a practical application for beamed power. — New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for beamed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beamed was circa 1711

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“Beamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beamed. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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