passage meaning and definition

PASSAGE noun

Definition of passage (noun)

1. the act of passing from one state or place to the next
   • synonyms: transition
2. a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
3. a way through or along which someone or something may pass
4. the passing of a law by a legislative body
   • synonyms: enactment
5. a journey usually by ship
   • "the outward passage took 10 days"
   • synonyms: transit
6. a short section of a musical composition
   • synonyms: musical passage
7. a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
   • "the nasal passages"
   • synonyms: passageway
8. a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
   • "the passage of air from the lungs"; "the passing of flatus"
   • synonyms: passing
9. the motion of one object relative to another
   • "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"
   • synonyms: passing
10. the act of passing something to another person
    • synonyms: handing over