corridor
UK: /ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔːr/ | US: /ˈkɔːr.ɪ.dɚ/
n. a long passage in a building with doors on either side leading to rooms
n. a designated path or route for travel (e.g., air corridor)
n. a narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas
The word corridor traces back to Italian corridore (a running path), derived from Latin currere (to run). Over time, it evolved to describe a central passageway, reflecting its roots in movement (rid) and centrality (cor). The modern sense emphasizes functionality—a space designed for transit, whether in architecture or geography.
The hotel corridor was lined with antique mirrors.
The airplane followed the designated air corridor to avoid turbulence.
Wildlife migrates through the forest corridor between the two reserves.
She hurried down the dimly lit corridor to reach the meeting room.
The museum’s corridor displayed artifacts from ancient civilizations.