corridor
|cor-ri-dor|
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/ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒrɪdɔː/
passageway
Etymology
Etymology Information
'corridor' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'corridoio', where 'correre' meant 'to run'.
Historical Evolution
'corridoio' transformed into the French word 'corridor', and eventually became the modern English word 'corridor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place to run', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a passageway'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.
The corridor was lined with paintings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40