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

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According to the indictment, Barry Morphew admitted to using the BAM compound to tranquilize a deer from the breezeway of his house in April 2020. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025 As such, a breezeway on the lower level helps shepherd cooling winds, as do roof apertures on the upper balconies. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 June 2025 The new wing and a soaring breezeway would frame a new public green space for Bakehouse and neighborhood use at the center of the roughly 2.5-acre property. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025 Photo : Nils Timm The second-floor breezeway is lined with glass sliders. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for breezeway

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Jul. 2025.

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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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