beamed

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adjective

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

beamed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of beam entry 2

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Set above the Riviera Country Club, the two-story house has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, along with a columned front porch, formal dining room, and a sitting room with beamed ceilings and bay windows. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The beamed ceilings and hardwood floors are pretty grand, as are the amount of storage and proportions of the rooms. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 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 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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