Meaning of the word corridor in English

What does corridor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

corridor

US /ˈkɔːr.ə.dɚ/

UK /ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔːr/

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

Example:

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Walk down the corridor and turn left at the end.

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The hotel has long, dimly lit corridors.

Synonym:

hallway passage aisle gallery walkway

a strip of land or sea through which a country has access to the sea or to an inland area

Example:

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The country negotiated for a narrow corridor to the coast.

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A wildlife corridor helps animals move safely between habitats.

Synonym:

strip passage route path

Related Word:

the corridors of power