escapeway

[ ih-skeyp-wey ]

noun

1. a passage designed for the purpose of escape or through which escape is possible.
2. fire escape.

Word History and Origins

Origin of escapeway¹

escape + way ¹

Example Sentences

The attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia filed criminal information against Terry Shadd, Donald Hagy, Edward Ellis and Michael Plumley, charging them with failing to conduct escapeway drills.

From Reuters

"In case of an emergency the men on this section would not have fresh air in the primary escapeway."

From Salon

“In case of an emergency the men on this section would not have fresh air in the primary escapeway.”

From New York Times

Others, finding the escapeway jammed, jumped from upper-story windows.

From Time Magazine Archive