corridor - Master This Word
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corridor Word Meanings
- a long passage in a building or train
- a state of passageway between rooms
corridor Example Sentences
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corridor Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔː/
US
/ˈkɔr.ɪ.dɚ/
corridor Word Etymology
cor- = together + ridor = to ride. Historical origin: Latin 'corridor' (meaning 'to run') → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine a flowing, open space where people move together smoothly along a passage.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I push the door and step into a corridor. I move along, letting the walls guide me, my steps tilting with the turn of my thoughts. I feel my pace change as I adjust and keep to the rhythm, choosing where to place each foot. The corridor becomes a small map in my head, a stretch that holds decisions and invites me to keep going.
Real Context
Corridor refers to a long passage inside a building that connects several rooms, stairwells, or entrances. It is typically enclosed, lit, and used for moving between areas such as offices, classrooms, or hotel rooms. In many places the word conveys a slightly formal or architectural tone, compared with hallway, which is more everyday and common in domestic settings. People often say 'down the corridor' when giving directions, and you may hear 'the hotel has a long corridor' or 'we waited in the corridor outside the conference room.' Learners should note that corridor is a count noun, can be plural as 'corridors', and is frequently used in official signs, maps, or descriptions.
Usage Reminders
- - Corridor is a long interior passage between rooms.
- - Use with down the corridor or along the corridor.
- - Prefer corridor for formal, architectural, or map signs.
- - Distinguish from hallway in casual home contexts.
- - Treat corridor as countable: one corridor, two corridors.
- - Check signage and directions in buildings for correct usage.
Common Misconceptions
- Corridor and hallway are always interchangeable in all contexts.
- Corridor is only used in very long or grand buildings.
- You should say 'the corridor' when talking about a single room’s doorway.
- Corridor cannot be pluralized in everyday speech.
- Corridor and passage are the same thing.
Thinking Differences
Corridor is perceived as a distinct, sometimes formal architectural term in English; learners may overuse corridor in casual home settings or confuse it with hallway.
Learning Tips
- Learn corridor as a long indoor passage, not just any hallway.
- Use 'down the corridor' and 'in the corridor' for movement and location.
- Reserve corridor for formal, architectural, or signage contexts.
- Differentiate from hallway by tone and setting (office, hotel, school).
- Remember plural: corridors.
- Practice with signs/maps that label corridors.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'corridor'?
A.A narrow street
B.A long passage in a building
C.A type of fruit
D.A piece of clothing
Step 2: Usage
In which of the following sentences is 'corridor' used correctly?
A.She wore a beautiful corridor to the party.
B.The corridor was juicy and delicious.
C.The students gathered in the corridor before class.
D.He raced down the corridor in excitement.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'corridor'?
A.Bridge
B.Bedroom
C.Kitchen
D.Alley
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'corridor'?
A.Room
B.Staircase
C.Basement
D.Garden
Step 5: Mastery
Where would you typically find a 'corridor'?
A.In a movie theater
B.In a swimming pool
C.In a playground
D.In a hospital
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