passageway

noun

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

Examples of passageway in a Sentence

the passageway to the other side of the office
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The narrow passageway was created by Vernon D. Lamp in the 1950s, who used a small boat with a 50hp outboard to dredge a channel that cut travel time from his home in Plantation Key Colony to Plantation Yacht Harbor. Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025 Underground passageways were once a core part of how Penn Station facilitated New Yorkers’ safe and efficient movement through the city. Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025 Raising a child with disabilities can feel like wandering through an orthogonal arrangement of hallways, banging on walls to check for any hidden passageways to a more inclusive realm. Julie Kim, The Atlantic, 9 July 2025 The passageways and narrow stairs leading to the 23 guestrooms are a bit of a rabbit warren but that only adds to the hotel’s charm. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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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