corridor
KO-rih-daw
Corridor (noun) means a long narrow passage inside a building, with rooms opening off it. Example: “The hotel guests walked quietly along the carpeted corridor to their rooms.”
noun
1
A long narrow passage inside a building, with rooms opening off it.
"The hotel guests walked quietly along the carpeted corridor to their rooms."
"Her office is at the end of the corridor."
"Students filled the corridor between classes."
2
A strip of land, airspace, or territory that allows passage between two places.
"Birds use the narrow river valley as a corridor when they migrate."
"The plan creates a green corridor so wildlife can cross between the two forests."
"Aid trucks used a humanitarian corridor to reach the city."
How to use corridor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hallway, or more broadly a narrow strip of land or air used to pass through.
Common pairings
down the corridor
humanitarian corridor
flight corridor
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Etymology
Borrowed from French corridor, from Italian corridore, "long passage," from correre, "to run".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “corridor” mean?
The word “corridor” means a long narrow passage inside a building, with rooms opening off it. In plain terms, a hallway, or more broadly a narrow strip of land or air used to pass through.
How do you pronounce “corridor”?
“Corridor” is pronounced KO-rih-daw (/ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “corridor” in a sentence?
Here is “corridor” used in a sentence: “Her office is at the end of the corridor.”
What part of speech is “corridor”?
“Corridor” is a noun.
Where does the word “corridor” come from?
The word “corridor” comes from French. Borrowed from French corridor, from Italian corridore, "long passage," from correre, "to run".
Is “corridor” a common word?
“Corridor” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “corridor” have?
“Corridor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long narrow passage inside a building, with rooms opening off it.
What is the difference between a corridor and a hallway?
Both are passages inside a building with rooms opening off them. 'Corridor' is more common in British English and often describes longer passages in large buildings, while 'hallway' is more common in American English and can also mean the entrance area of a home.
What is the difference between a corridor and a passage?
A corridor is specifically a long, narrow passage inside a building with rooms leading off it. 'Passage' is a more general word for any route or way through, which may be indoors or outdoors.
What is a corridor in geography or travel?
Beyond buildings, a corridor is a strip of land, airspace, or territory that allows passage between two places. Examples include a transport corridor linking cities or an air corridor set aside for aircraft.
What is the difference between a corridor and an aisle?
A corridor is a passage with rooms opening off it, usually enclosed by walls. An aisle is a passage between rows of seats or shelves, such as in a theatre, a church, or a supermarket.
