noun Uncommon

Holloway

HO-luh-way

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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.”

noun

A sunken path or lane, worn down below the level of the surrounding land, usually by centuries of foot and cart traffic.

"The old holloway ran between high earth banks thick with ferns."

"Walkers followed the ancient holloway down toward the river."

How to use Holloway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA very old, deeply worn-down lane, often found in the English countryside, that sits lower than the fields either side of it.

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Think of it as a lane that has been eroded downward over hundreds of years of use, not a modern engineered cutting.

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Common pairings

an ancient holloway a sunken holloway

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Holloways

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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.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Holloway

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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.