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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The Southlake machine is located in the breezeway next to Rowan at 1426 Civic Place. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 Fairchild also noted the breezeway includes misters for Sacramento’s intense summer heatwaves. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 The spa At the end of an open-air breezeway flanked by tropical ferns and towering trees stands the entrance to the stunning spa. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026 Children can take photos with the Easter Bunny in the breezeway at 4 p.m. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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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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