passageway

noun

pas·​sage·​way ˈpa-sij-ˌwā 

: a way that allows passage

Synonyms of passageway

• corridor
• hallway
• concourse

Examples of passageway in a Sentence

the passageway to the other side of the office

Recent Examples on the Web

In the passageway that connects the two wings of the hotel, the Galerie des Merveilles, the boutique stores of famous brands that line its corridor have already taken on the patina of a bygone era. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Before the war, the strait was a key passageway through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply passed every day. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Israel may also prove to be a significant obstacle to Syria’s reemergence as a reliable passageway for trade. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

The latest project proposal includes a wide, multistory passageway that would cross underneath the site, providing pedestrians along Sheridan with views of and access to Lake Michigan. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for passageway

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• gramineae

Kids Definition

passageway

noun

pas·​sage·​way -ˌwā 

: a road or way by which a person or thing may pass