breezeway

noun

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

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The building is certainly overstuffed—pre-Columbian artifacts, Chinese breezeway tiles, Indian chairs—but never stuffy, and often playful. Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 The breezeway in the store will also be dedicated to the brand. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 The Southlake machine is located in the breezeway next to Rowan at 1426 Civic Place. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 Fairchild also noted the breezeway includes misters for Sacramento’s intense summer heatwaves. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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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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