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 That under-construction mansion will reportedly be spread out across 30,000 square feet and feature amenities like a gym, hair salon, massage room, a library with a secret passageway, a party room and a 1,500-gallon aquarium. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 The wars in the Gulf and Ukraine have essentially shut off some of the world’s key passageways for global commodities, while extended droughts have restricted travel through the key arteries such as the Panama Canal. Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026 No natural rock was visible here; the passageway had been plastered over with mottled concrete and lined with air pipes. James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 The conflict of late centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passageway for the global oil trade that has became a source of major leverage for Iran. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for passageway
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Noun
  • At least 22 people were killed and many injured when a fire tore through a crowded wedding in a Kinshasa neighborhood hall, as panicked guests jammed narrow corridors to escape.
    Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The accord has yet to be formally ratified, and the ongoing war in Iran has sparked questions about progress on both the deal and the corridor.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Black soot coated the hallway’s linoleum tiles, so thick Susan Lukas could see her footprints.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The narrow hallways were constricted with people trying to escape the fire.
    Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Whereas in most Chicago stadiums heading down (or up) for a hot dog can mean missing a crucial play or watching it on a monitor, the new Ryan Field offers an excellent view of the field from its open concourses.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This coming fiscal year, the airport has budgeted $333 million in capital funds for work on the third concourse and associated projects, according to Kronberg.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Passageway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passageway. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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