breezeway

[ breez-wey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a porch or roofed passageway open on the sides, for connecting two buildings, as a house and a garage.

breezeway

/ ˈbriːzˌweɪ /

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; breeze ¹ + way ¹

This section of the complex is connected by an imposing pillared breezeway to the dining room, kitchen, and servants' quarters.

These buildings are all solid, what I mean, there is nothing like—what do you call these—a breezeway—there's nothing like that.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse