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Passageway - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A passageway is a narrow path or corridor that connects one place to another, allowing people to move through it. It can be indoors, like a hallway, or outdoors, like an alley.

passageway

/ˈpæsɪdʒˌweɪ/ /ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/

Definition:

A narrow path or corridor allowing passage from one place to another.

Synonyms:

corridor, hallway, walkway, aisle

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

dead end, barrier

Common Collocations:

narrow passageway, dark passageway, secret passageway, underground passageway

Derivatives:

passageways (plural), passage (related)

Usage Tips:

Use "passageway" to describe a connecting path, often indoors or enclosed.

Common Phrases:

hidden passageway, secret passageway, underground passageway

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "passage," meaning a way through, combined with "way."

Examples:

  • 1. The hotel's narrow passageway led to the garden.
  • 2. We discovered a hidden passageway behind the bookshelf.
  • 3. The museum's underground passageway connects two exhibits.
  • 4. She hurried down the dimly lit passageway to escape.

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