breezeway

noun

breeze·​way ˈbrēz-ˌwā How to pronounce breezeway (audio)
: a roofed often open passage connecting two buildings (such as a house and garage) or halves of a building

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The room connects to a breezeway, which was once the home’s carriage entrance, and now acts as a second entrance for guests. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 The development also includes outdoor gathering spaces, breezeways and streetscape designs, while paying tribute to the former home of the Handy Hardware store. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Nov. 2024 The victim, who was in his 20s, was found in the breezeway of an apartment building. Austin American-Statesman, 18 Oct. 2024 The home is built into the hillside with a second breezeway that connects to the indoor pool and pool house. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breezeway 

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of breezeway was in 1930

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“Breezeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breezeway. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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breezeway

noun
breeze·​way ˈbrēz-ˌwā How to pronounce breezeway (audio)
: an open passage connecting two buildings (as a house and garage)

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