# passageway

/ˈpæsədʒˌweɪ/ (US) · /pˈæsɪdʒwˌeɪ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/passageway
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a narrow path or corridor that connects two places. You use this word for a walkway in a building or a small road between houses.

For teachers: a narrow passage or corridor connecting two areas. Often used to describe architectural features or small-scale urban routes.

## Examples

- The narrow passageway leads to the back of the house.
- The old castle features a narrow stone passageway that connects the kitchen to the main hall.
- The architect designed a series of hidden passageways to allow for discreet movement between the different wings of the museum during the exhibition setup.

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