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passageway

noun

ˈpa-sij-ˌwā How to pronounce passageway (audio)
Definition of passagewaynext
as in corridor
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the passageway to the other side of the office

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Recent Examples of passageway 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 See All Example Sentences for passageway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passageway
  1. corridor
  2. hallway
  3. concourse
Noun
  • Any crabs that managed to survive and reach the school would wander through the corridors, the schoolyard, the flower beds, and even the classrooms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The 7-mile (11-kilometer) segment is part of a 351-mile (565-kilometer) passenger rail corridor that links San Diego with Los Angeles County's huge port complex and San Luis Obispo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of corridor
Noun
  • About a half hour later, Faulkner and Sumrall embraced in the locker room hallway, one of the head honcho’s many greetings.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, at the end of the hallway – and indeed the end of the home – lies the Winslow's bedroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of hallway
Noun
  • The new facility will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Players clear the field, and fans are encouraged to go to a safe place, such as the stadium concourse.
    — Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of concourse

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“Passageway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passageway. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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