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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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets. Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026 Ramos was arrested and facing several charges, including attempt to influence a public servant, arson, insurance fraud, false reporting to authorities, and obstructing highway or other passageway. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 For people on foot, grade separation can mean a pedestrian bridge over the tracks that allows safe passageway. Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 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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