passageway

CEFRB2

/pˈæsəˌdʒweɪ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A path or corridor that leads from one place to another.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any way for passing in, out or through something.

Examples

  • Watch your step, as the passageway is slippery.

  • We discovered a secret passageway.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A covered walkway, between rooms or buildings.

More examples

In context

  • The door of the twins' room opposite was open; a twenty-watt night-light threw a weak yellow glow into the passageway. David could hear the twins breathing in time with each other.

  • The units have transverse seats, two and three astride the passageway with single or double longitudinal seats alongside the two entrance vestibules in each car.

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The hotel's underground blank connects the main building to the parking garage.

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Origin

noun

From passage + way.