passageway

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'passageway' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a hallway, corridor, or walkway that connects two different places. For example: "We took the passageway to the room on the opposite side of the building."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

One day, when her parents are out shopping, she finds a secret passageway connecting her house to a warped reality that resembles the real world.

The Guardian

While few of the 700 migrants who drowned off the Libyan coast last week originated from Libya itself, this lawless patch of desert is now the chief passageway to the perils of the Mediterranean.

The Guardian - Opinion

Hidden down a passageway beside one of the Old City gates, the Mansouriya Palace (mansouriya.com), was built in the 16th century around an interior courtyard.

The Guardian - Travel

After a lengthy trudge through an underground passageway we end up on the observation balcony.

The Economist

He recollects being driven each day from his family's house in the Palestinian-Jordanian east through the Mandelbaum Gate, a grim, heavily guarded passageway in no-man's-land, to his school in the Jewish-Israeli west.

The Economist

It is a perilous passageway to new lands and a bountiful source of food, beauty and lore.

The Economist

Some of its members blocked the door to the chamber, but enough members of the ruling coalition managed to get in to form a quorum, some by sneaking along another passageway into the building.

The Economist

From this entrance an undated passageway marked by timber posts led toward the centre of the monument.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Two engaged half columns (i.e., attached to the wall and projecting from it for about half their diameter) of the Cretan type were secured to the facade; this was approached by a dromos, or ceremonial passageway, riveted with cyclopean blocks of masonry and open to the sky.

Encyclopedia Britannica

There is always competition between the hydraulics of flowing water that works to shape passages into smooth, streamlined forms and the control of passage shape by the structural arrangement of joints, fractures, and bedding-plane partings that initiated the passageway.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Today, the word also refers to any passageway that gives access to seating in a church, theatre, or other public structure.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When describing architectural layouts, use "passageway" to clearly indicate a route connecting different areas within a building or structure.

Common error

Avoid using "passageway" metaphorically when a more abstract term like "path" or "route" would be more appropriate. "Passageway" typically refers to physical routes.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "passageway" is as a noun, typically used to denote a route or corridor that allows movement from one place to another. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage in varied contexts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

Encyclopedias

34%

News & Media

57%

Science

3%

Less common in

Formal & Business

1%

Reference

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The word "passageway" functions as a noun that accurately describes a route or corridor for movement. Ludwig AI confirms the term's grammatical correctness and widespread use across various contexts. It is found very often in news, media, and encyclopedias. When using "passageway", ensure that it accurately describes a physical route and that the term isn't misused in abstract contexts where a more general word like "path" or "route" might be suitable. When aiming for alternatives, consider "corridor", "hallway" or "walkway".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

connecting passage

A passage that links two areas.

corridor

A long, narrow hallway or passage in a building.

hallway

An interior passage in a building.

access route

A route specifically providing access to a place.

walkway

A path or route specifically designed for walking.

covered way

A protected pathway or route.

thoroughfare

A road or route for passage, often public.

avenue

A broad road or pathway.

underground tunnel

A subterranean route for passage.

artery

A main route or channel, often used metaphorically.

FAQs

How can I use the word "passageway" in a sentence?

You can use "passageway" to describe a route connecting two places. For example, "The secret passageway led to the hidden chamber."

What are some alternatives to using "passageway"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives like "corridor", "hallway", or "walkway".

Is there a difference between a "passageway" and a "corridor"?

While both terms refer to routes within a building, "passageway" can also refer to exterior routes. A "corridor" is typically an interior hallway.

When is it appropriate to use "passageway" instead of "path"?

"Passageway" is best used for physical structures that allow movement between two points, whereas "path" can be used in both physical and metaphorical senses.