corridor — a long narrow passage in a building or train, especially with rooms on one or both sides
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long narrow passage in a building or train, especially with rooms on one or both sides
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/
Example Sentences
- The haunted hotel corridor was so creepy that even the ghosts complained about the interior design.
- She ran through the hospital corridor, her heels clicking loudly on the floor.
- The cat claimed ownership of the entire corridor by strategically placing its toys everywhere.
corridor
NOUN[/ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/]
a long narrow passage in a building or train, especially with rooms on one or both sides
She hurried down the long hospital corridor carrying urgent test results.
The warrior walks through the corridor to reach the grand interior!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'corridor', which derives from Italian 'corridoio', meaning a running place or passage. The Italian word comes from 'corridore' (runner), related to the Latin 'currere' meaning to run.
Breakdown
Italian 'corridore' (runner, from 'currere' - to run) + '-oio' (suffix forming nouns indicating a place) = corridor (a place for passage/running)
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📝Examples
“The haunted hotel corridor was so creepy that even the ghosts complained about the interior design.”
“She ran through the hospital corridor, her heels clicking loudly on the floor.”
“The cat claimed ownership of the entire corridor by strategically placing its toys everywhere.”
“The wildlife corridor connects the two national parks.”
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