breezeway
UK: ˈbriːz.weɪ | US: ˈbriːz.weɪ
n. a covered passageway open on the sides, typically connecting two buildings or parts of a house, designed to allow airflow while providing shelter.
The word "breezeway" is a compound of "breeze" (from Old Spanish "briza," meaning "northeast wind") and "way" (from Old English "weg," meaning "path" or "road"). It emerged in American English in the early 20th century to describe an architectural feature that facilitates ventilation while protecting from rain or sun. The logic is straightforward: a "path for breezes" to flow through.
The breezeway between the garage and the house keeps the area cool in summer.
They sat in the breezeway to enjoy the evening air without mosquitoes.
The architect included a breezeway to blend indoor and outdoor spaces.
A sudden gust of wind rushed through the breezeway, scattering the papers.
The breezeway’s roof protects from rain while allowing sunlight to filter in.