tunnel of love
noun
a ride in an amusement park consisting of a dark, narrow, covered passageway through which small cars or boats are mechanically conveyed, usually frequented by couples.
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Origin of tunnel of love
First recorded in 1955–60
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019