Added 9 October 2026
tunnel
/ˈtʌn(ə)l/ noun
In Latin: crypta, cuniculus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tunnel at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars).
the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection
- A hole made by an animal, usually for shelter.
verb
Origin
From Middle English tonnel, from Old French tonel(e), diminutive of tone (“cask”), a word of uncertain origin and affiliation. Related to Old English tunne (“tun; cask; barrel”). More at tun.
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