utilidor

American  

[yoo-til-i-dawr] / yuˈtɪl ɪˌdɔr /

noun

Canadian.

1. an aboveground, insulated network of pipes and cables, used to convey water and electricity in communities situated in areas of permafrost.

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utilidor British  

/ juːˈtɪlɪˌdɔː /

noun

1. an enclosed and insulated conduit for sewage and other utilities placed above the level of permafrost

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Etymology

Origin of utilidor

First recorded in 1955–60; utili(ty) + (corri)dor ( def. )

Example Sentences

Dan was waiting in the utilidor, crouched and dozing against the wall.

From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Doctorow, Cory

One day, he prepared a whole day's worth of meals and left them on the table, then walked to the utilidor at the other side of the woods.

From Return to Pleasure Island by Doctorow, Cory

A security team emerged from the utilidor beside George's booth, wearing clown makeup and baggy pants.

From Return to Pleasure Island by Doctorow, Cory

One day, he waited until Joe was napping, and slipped out through the iron-maiden elevator, right down into the utilidor.

From Return to Pleasure Island by Doctorow, Cory

Orville led them down a utilidor and into an electric tram with an open car.

From Return to Pleasure Island by Doctorow, Cory