pass-through
Americannoun
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a windowlike opening, as one for passing food or dishes between a kitchen and a dining area.
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a place through which one passes or is obliged to pass.
Motorists used the park as a pass-through. The new gate will be a pass-through for security clearance.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pass-through
1950–55, noun and adj. use of verb phrase pass through
Example Sentences
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Even if your money is insured this way, it’s important to read the fine print: “FDIC pass-through insurance protects against the failure of a Program Bank, not the failure of PayPal,” the company’s website says.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
FedEx said it functions as a pass-through for customers and is required to collect duties and taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Administered-price inflation is expected to ease, as lower fuel prices reduce transport costs, ANZ added, noting that a weak rupiah and cost pass-through should keep core inflation firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“The lagged pass-through of higher energy, logistics and imported input costs from Gulf War shocks are still filtering through to prices,” the economists add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
There is a living room at the front with a threesided window overlooking the street, a pass-through bedroom in the middle, a kitchen at the back.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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