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breezeway

American

[breez-wey] / ˈbrizˌweɪ /

noun

a porch or roofed passageway open on the sides, for connecting two buildings, as a house and a garage.

breezeway British

/ ˈbriːzˌweɪ /

noun

a roofed passageway connecting two buildings, sometimes with the sides enclosed

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Etymology

Origin of breezeway

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; breeze ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

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A screened breezeway offers protected outdoor living space overlooking the shimmering pool.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

A dramatic open-air atrium at the heart of the complex — capped by a remnant of old Los Angeles Times signage — marks the site where Pereira’s breezeway once stood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2022

A breezeway connects the three-car garage to the house.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022

A bit of the budget was shaved when they needed a column for the breezeway.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

That same evening, my mother unearthed an old blackboard from the cellar and set it up on the breezeway.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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