passageway

[ pas-ij-wey ]

noun

1. a way for passing into, through, or out of something, as within a building or between buildings; a corridor, hall, alley, catwalk, or the like.

   Synonyms: walk, path, access, passage

2. a corridor on a ship.

passageway

/ ˈpæsɪdʒˌweɪ /

noun

1. a way, esp one in or between buildings; passage

Word History and Origins

Origin of passageway¹

First recorded in 1640–50; passage ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

Robbie Mitchell, a reference assistant at the library, said that inside the passageway you could see the brickwork of the library's lower levels and the bridge’s stonework.

From BBC

She said the ship was a "home away from home" with reminders on board such as passageway signs titled, Smithdown Road, Matthew Street and Anfield.

From BBC

For more than two days, a vital shipping passageway in the Port of L.A. was shut down, and the cause was surprising to some.

From Los Angeles Times

When the characters grope for a secret passageway, they receive an electric shock.

From Los Angeles Times

The Italian fire department has said that its divers initially struggled to even get inside the vessel, as furniture was obstructing the passageway.

From BBC

Related Words

• hallway
• passage
• walkway