Word TUNNEL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

tunnel

🇺🇸 [ˈtʌnəl]

Meanings

A passage or conduit that is dug through or beneath the earth, often used for transportation or utilities. Tunnels can be found in urban infrastructure, like subways, or in natural formations. They are designed to allow movement through obstacles like mountains or rivers.

Examples

• The tunnel connects the two cities under the river.
• They had to dig a tunnel to reach the underground facility.
• The train passed through a long tunnel before reaching the station.

Synonyms

passage • shaft • corridor

Antonyms

open space • gap • exit