breezeway

noun

breeze·​way ˈbrēz-ˌwā How to pronounce breezeway (audio)
: a roofed often open passage connecting two buildings (such as a house and garage) or halves of a building

Examples of breezeway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Good Connections To better suit their family’s needs, the couple converted an open-air breezeway leading from the foyer to the garage into a walkway meets mudroom. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 July 2024 Photo : Anthony Barcelo An breezeway between the living and dining areas. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 July 2024 On the third floor, Melvin Williams, 61, sat in a breezeway next to his walker. Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 9 July 2024 Unveiled last year, the overhaul spans the exterior, breezeways, and 243 guest rooms of the sprawling resort, which stretches across six acres. Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for breezeway 

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Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of breezeway was in 1930

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“Breezeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breezeway. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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breezeway

noun
breeze·​way ˈbrēz-ˌwā How to pronounce breezeway (audio)
: an open passage connecting two buildings (as a house and garage)

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