gangway
Gangway (noun) means a narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings. Example: “He squeezed down the gangway to reach his seat before the film started.”
How to use gangway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA passageway for entering or leaving, especially onto a ship, or a shout to clear the way.
Word forms
gangwayed past tense, gangways plural, gangways singular
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He squeezed down the _____ to reach his seat before the film started.
Etymology
From Old English gangweġ, literally "a way for going" — from gang ("go, walk") + way.
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What does “gangway” mean?
The word “gangway” means a narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings. In plain terms, a passageway for entering or leaving, especially onto a ship, or a shout to clear the way.
How do you pronounce “gangway”?
“Gangway” is pronounced GANG-way (/ˈɡæŋweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gangway” in a sentence?
Here is “gangway” used in a sentence: “He squeezed down the gangway to reach his seat before the film started.”
What part of speech is “gangway”?
Depending on how it is used, “gangway” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “gangway” come from?
The word “gangway” comes from Old English. From Old English gangweġ, literally "a way for going" — from gang ("go, walk") + way.
How many meanings does “gangway” have?
“Gangway” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings.