utilidor

American  

[yoo-til-i-dawr] / juˈtɪl 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. )

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Example Sentences

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utilidor

I whistled my personal jazzy uptempo version of “Grim Grinning Ghosts” as I made my way from Costuming, through the utilidor, out to Liberty Square, half an hour before the Park opened.

From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow

I ducked into a utilidor, changed into my costume and went back onstage.

From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow

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

From Return to Pleasure Island by Cory Doctorow

George led Joe in and held onto his neck while Orville sped down the utilidor.

From Return to Pleasure Island by Cory Doctorow

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 Cory Doctorow

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