passageway

noun
UK: /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ.weɪ/
US: /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ.weɪ/

  1. A long and narrow way between buildings or rows of seats.

    1. We walked through the passageway to the garden.
    2. The narrow passageway connected the old house to the new extension so we could easily move between them.

  2. A corridor or hallway in a building.

    1. The passageway led to the main hall.
    2. Security cameras were installed along the passageway to monitor activity throughout the night.

  3. A route through mountains or other difficult terrain.

    1. The explorers searched for a safe passageway.
    2. They discovered a hidden passageway through the mountains offering a shortcut to the valley.

Synonyms

hallway avenue tunnel channel corridor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "passageway" in English means: A long and narrow way between buildings or rows of seats., A corridor or hallway in a building., A route through mountains or other difficult terrain..

The phonetic transcription of "passageway" is /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈpæs.ɪdʒ.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "passageway": hallway, avenue, tunnel, channel, corridor.

Example usage of "passageway": "We walked through the passageway to the garden.". More examples on the page.