Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

tunnel

[tuhn-l] / ˈtʌn l /


VERB
dig a passage through
Synonyms
Antonyms


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.

The affected area is known as the PrK transfer tunnel.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

She appears trapped in a yellow tunnel, which is actually a slide at Chick-fil-A.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

After crumpling to the ice, McNabb immediately climbed to his feet, skated off the playing area and headed down the tunnel while holding a hand over his nose and mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

According to a CNN report on Sunday, satellite images show that Iran has unblocked 50 out of the 69 tunnel entrances bombed by the US and Israel at 18 underground missile facilities.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“There was a perfectly fine entrance on the other side,” she eventually said, indicating the snow tunnel behind her.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "tunnel" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com