passageway

noun

pas·​sage·​way ˈpa-sij-ˌwā How to pronounce passageway (audio)
Synonyms of passagewaynext
: a way that allows passage

Examples of passageway in a Sentence

the passageway to the other side of the office
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Ship traffic is increasing, but questions remain about who controls the passageway. Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 By eliminating the exterior port passageway and shifting circulation to starboard, designers were able to expand the interior volume on the port side. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates. Rachel Holt, CBS News, 21 June 2026 French doors lead to a home office on one side of the entry hall while an arched passageway provides access to the formal dining room on the other side. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for passageway

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of passageway was circa 1606

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“Passageway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passageway. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

passageway

noun
pas·​sage·​way -ˌwā How to pronounce passageway (audio)
: a road or way by which a person or thing may pass

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