Synonyms for

Corridor

Verb / ˈkɔ:rʌdɜ: / / ˈkɔ:rɪdɜ: / Another word for corridor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A long passage in a building, with doors that open into rooms on either side.

Synonyms & similar words

hallway passage aisle walkway gallery entryway lobby vestibule foyer entrance pathway alley channel duct tunnel corrida passageway causeway gangway artery

Synonyms by register

Formal

passage hallway conduit walkway

Informal

hall aisle passageway

Literary

nave gallery arcade

Antonyms

blockage obstruction barrier dead end cul-de-sac

Common collocations

  • long corridor
  • narrow corridor
  • wide corridor
  • empty corridor
  • hotel corridor
  • hospital corridor
  • main corridor
  • dark corridor

Word family

noun corridor
verb correlate

Usage note

A corridor is typically a long, narrow passage in a building or between buildings. While 'hall' can be a synonym, 'corridor' often implies a more functional or connecting space rather than a room.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a group of students running down the corridor.
  2. The hotel's corridors were dimly lit.
  3. The hospital's corridors were filled with people rushing to see their loved ones.
  4. The museum's corridors were lined with beautiful paintings and sculptures.
  5. I got lost in the long corridor of the office building.

Quotes

  • "The corridor, so dark and gloomy, seemed endless." - J.K. Rowling
  • "A corridor is a structure that connects rooms, and in my house, it connects me to my dreams." - Roberto Cavalli
  • "The corridor, he discovered, stretched away to the left and right, and was lined with doors." - J.R.R. Tolkien

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