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Definition of passageway

passageway

/ˈpæs.ɪdʒˌweɪ/
pas · sage · way
Plural:passageways
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passageway Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A long, narrow space, corridor, or path that connects different rooms, buildings, or areas and allows people or things to move through.

Example

"The archaeologist discovered a narrow stone passageway leading deep beneath the ancient temple."

2

A tubular duct, canal, or channel within the body through which air, fluids, or other substances travel.

Example

"Warm steam can help clear a congested nasal passageway during a winter cold."

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• Nearby Words

passable
passably
passage
passageway
passata
passbook
passcode

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century as a compound of "passage" (from Old French passager, meaning to pass) and "way" (from Old English weg, meaning path or road).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Passageway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/passageway
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