breezeway

noun

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

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Cathedral ceilings and expansive hurricane-impact windows frame panoramic water views throughout the main living spaces, while a guest wing connected by a breezeway provides two additional bedrooms, its own living room, and a breakfast bar. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 The two indoor spaces are connected by a central breezeway that's open to the elements. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 The store turned over its windows and breezeway in the 59th Street flagship to the activewear brand, resulting in sales that more than doubled its past volume, Newell said. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 The building is certainly overstuffed—pre-Columbian artifacts, Chinese breezeway tiles, Indian chairs—but never stuffy, and often playful. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for breezeway

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1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of breezeway was in 1930

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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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