Meaning & Definition of word "Corridor"
Corridor
/ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/
noun:
- 1. a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.
- Example: She walked down the corridor, glancing at the doors on either side.
- 2. a narrow channel connecting two larger areas.
- Example: The river acted as a natural corridor for wildlife migration.
- 3. a designated route for a specific purpose, often used in a geopolitical context.
- Example: The international community established a trade corridor to facilitate exports and imports.
Etymology
●From Latin 'corridor', from 'currere' meaning 'to run'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
corridor of power:
The area where political power is exercised.
corridor talk:
Informal conversation that often happens in a hallway.
Related Words
hall:
A large room for gatherings, or a passage within a building.
passage:
A way through which something passes or travels.
Slang Meanings of corridor
Meaning: A narrow space or area within a larger setting.
● Example Sentence: He was squeezed into the corridor between the two walls.
Meaning: Used to refer to the path of communication or interaction in organizations.
● Example Sentence: Let's discuss it in the corridor, away from the main meeting.