MEANING
A roofed passage, commonly open at the sides, connecting separate parts of a building or two buildings.
Use it for
linked structures; airy transitions; protected outdoor movementJoin separate spaces while keeping the passage exposed to moving air.
Words that belong together
- open breezeway
- breezeway between buildings
- sheltered breezeway
On the page
A breezeway connected the garage to the kitchen.
Leaves blew through the breezeway and gathered by the inner door.
They crossed the breezeway without stepping into the rain.
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Word forms
- Base
- breezeway
Usage notes
Primary category: architecture. Especially North American; air circulation and covered access distinguish it from a fully enclosed corridor. Count noun: breezeways.
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