passageway

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He has been under pressure from allies who are most acutely feeling Iran’s choking off the passageway that handles about 20% of the world’s oil supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Many of the ships currently moving through the 104-mile-long passageway are so-called “shadow fleet External link” vessels.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

That leaves it vulnerable to mining and other military measures that could effectively close the passageway to naval traffic.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 1, 2026

The bus stopped at a checkpoint and the returnees crossed through a barbed-wire-lined passageway to the Gaza side of the Rafah terminal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

My form teacher led me down the gloomy passageway leading to the staff room.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell