areaway

noun

ar·​ea·​way ˈer-ē-ə-ˌwā 

ˈā-rē-

: a sunken space affording access, air, and light to a basement

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

areaway

noun

area·​way

ˈar-ē-ə-ˌwā,

ˈer-

: a sunken space providing entrance to and air and light for a basement