breezeway

American

[breez-wey] / ˈbrizˌweɪ /

noun

a porch or roofed passageway open on the sides, for connecting two buildings, as a house and a garage.

breezeway British

/ ˈbriːzˌweɪ /

noun

a roofed passageway connecting two buildings, sometimes with the sides enclosed

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Etymology

Origin of breezeway

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; breeze ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

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A screened breezeway offers protected outdoor living space overlooking the shimmering pool.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

While the layout of the 1958 four-bedroom home remains the same, the rest has been updated for modern living, including a breezeway that has been converted into a swank party lounge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2023

The gymnasium was added in 1920 and is connected to the rest of the building through French doors and a breezeway holding several side rooms.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

And, she said, he certainly would have seen the other apartment doors in the breezeway.

From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2022

Elaine sat on the breezeway in an old yellow nightgown of her mother's waiting for something to happen.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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