Passageway

/ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/ noun

Definition

A narrow path, corridor, or tunnel that connects different places or rooms.

Etymology

Compound word: 'passage' (from Old French 'passage', meaning journey or crossing) + 'way' (from Old English 'weg', meaning path or direction).

Kelly Says

Ancient Egyptian tombs are basically elaborate systems of passageways designed to confuse grave robbers—archaeologists discovered that the confusing layout wasn't decorative but actually a security system thousands of years old.

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