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.