Thesaurus results for PASSAGEWAY

passageway

noun

ˈpa-sij-ˌwā

Definition of passageway

as in corridor

a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the passageway to the other side of the office

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Recent Examples of passageway By eliminating the exterior port passageway and shifting circulation to starboard, designers were able to expand the interior volume on the port side. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its sitting in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters. — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 28 June 2026 The global community has long considered the strait an international passageway, despite its location in Iran and Oman’s territorial waters. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates. — Rachel Holt, CBS News, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for passageway

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Tehran has previously threatened to block the Bab al-Mandab Strait between Yemen and Djibouti and Eritrea, another vital maritime corridor.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
The Gaviota rest areas serve one of California's busiest coastal corridors, used by commuters, tourists and long-distance travelers moving between Southern and Central California.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of corridor

Noun

Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom.

— Adam Williams July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Definition of hallway

Noun

There are few travel moments more deflating than racing through security, grabbing overpriced snacks, and hustling to your gate—only to find your flight has been canceled and the line to speak with an agent is already snaking around the concourse.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
More than in any of the five other World Cup games played before 68,000-plus fans at Lincoln Financial Field, spectators fled for the concourse at halftime, seeking shade and refuge from the sun.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026

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