Passageway: meaning, definitions and examples

in a building

A passageway is a narrow path or corridor that allows people to pass through from one place to another. It is often found in buildings, providing a way to move from room to room or from one floor to another. Passageways can be both indoor and outdoor, serving as connecting routes between different areas.

alleyway, corridor, hallway, pathway

Examples of usage

• The passageway between the two buildings was well-lit and spacious.

• They walked through the passageway to reach the courtyard.

• The narrow passageway led to a hidden garden.

• The passageway was lined with doors on either side.

• There was a secret passageway that led to the underground tunnels.