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 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 As the pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas campus died down Wednesday evening following more than 50 arrests, supporters moved to the Travis County Jail, gathering outside in the Woodmansee Plaza breezeway with supplies and plans to wait through the night. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024 There will be a free Flow Yoga class in the breezeway at 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the event for The Flower Fields Foundation, which offers educational and enrichment programs for kids in schools, Scouts and charter/academy programs. Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breezeway 

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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