Holloway
Holloway (noun) means a sunken path or lane, worn down below the level of the surrounding land, usually by centuries of foot and cart traffic. Example: “The old holloway ran between high earth banks thick with ferns.”
How to use Holloway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very old, deeply worn-down lane, often found in the English countryside, that sits lower than the fields either side of it.
Think of it as a lane that has been eroded downward over hundreds of years of use, not a modern engineered cutting.
Trace the full origin ↓Word forms
Holloways plural, holloways plural
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The old _____ ran between high earth banks thick with ferns.
Etymology
From Old English words meaning "hollow" and "way" — literally a "hollow way," describing a track worn down over time.
Rhymes for Holloway
See all rhymes for Holloway →Frequently asked questions
What does “Holloway” mean?
The word “Holloway” means a sunken path or lane, worn down below the level of the surrounding land, usually by centuries of foot and cart traffic. In plain terms, a very old, deeply worn-down lane, often found in the English countryside, that sits lower than the fields either side of it.
How do you pronounce “Holloway”?
“Holloway” is pronounced HO-luh-way (/ˈhɒləweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Holloway” in a sentence?
Here is “Holloway” used in a sentence: “The old holloway ran between high earth banks thick with ferns.”
What part of speech is “Holloway”?
“Holloway” is a noun.
Where does the word “Holloway” come from?
The word “Holloway” comes from Old English. From Old English words meaning "hollow" and "way" — literally a "hollow way," describing a track worn down over time.
Is “Holloway” a common word?
“Holloway” is an uncommon word in modern English.