areaway

• Nom désignant un passage entre des bâtiments ou une zone en contrebas donnant accès à un sous-sol.

A noun referring to a passageway between buildings or a sunken area providing access to a basement.

1. Passageway between buildingsC1formalamerican

   A narrow passage or walkway that runs between two buildings, often providing access to a rear area or courtyard.

   Passage entre bâtiments

   • The delivery truck was parked in the areaway behind the shops.
   • They stored their bicycles in the areaway between the apartment buildings.
   • The areaway was dimly lit and smelled of damp stone.

   Synonymesalleyalleywaylanepassagepassagewaywalkway

2. Access to a basementC1formalamerican

   A sunken area or passage, often with steps, that provides entry to a basement or cellar from the outside.

   Coursive d'accès au sous-sol

   • The basement apartment had its own entrance through a small areaway.
   • He swept the leaves out of the areaway leading to the cellar door.
   • Rainwater collected in the areaway, so they installed a drain.

   Synonymesareaentranceentrywaypassagepassageway