1
: the act, action, or process of offsetting increased costs by raising prices
2
: an opening in a wall between two rooms through which something (such as dishes) may be passed
3
US law
: pass-through entity
They structured the business as a pass-through to enjoy more beneficial tax treatment.
US law
: relating to or arising from a pass-through entity
pass-through income
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Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Both Venmo and CashApp also protect money associated with teen users through pass-through insurance, but in both cases, FDIC is protecting against the failure of the banks linked to those accounts and not the services themselves.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Mar. 2023
There's also a clever pass-through space under the front passenger seat that can fit longer copper pipes commonly used for plumbing, as well as an underfloor compartment meant to hold wires and cables.
—Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023
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Noun
The kitchen features Neff appliances, stone countertops and white cabinets, and views the living room through a pass-through.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Both Venmo and CashApp also protect money associated with teen users through pass-through insurance, but in both cases, FDIC is protecting against the failure of the banks linked to those accounts and not the services themselves.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Here, accordion-fold windows easily open to allow for a convenient pass-through for food and drinks, while a slim trough cut into the countertop can be stocked with ice (and copious amounts of rosé).
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Mar. 2023
There's also a clever pass-through space under the front passenger seat that can fit longer copper pipes commonly used for plumbing, as well as an underfloor compartment meant to hold wires and cables.
—Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023
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“Pass-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass-through. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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