areaway

• Espaço estreito entre edificações ou rebaixo no nível do solo que dá acesso a um porão, subsolo ou entrada de serviço.

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.

   Passagem entre prédios

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalleyalleywaylanepassagepassagewaywalkway

2. Access to a basementC1formalamerican

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

   Poço de visita ao porão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosareaentranceentrywaypassagepassageway