pass-through

or pass·through

[ pas-throo, pahs- ]
/ ˈpæsˌθru, ˈpɑs- /

noun

a windowlike opening, as one for passing food or dishes between a kitchen and a dining area.
a place through which one passes or is obliged to pass: Motorists used the park as a pass-through. The new gate will be a pass-through for security clearance.

adjective

denoting a pass-through; passalong.

Origin of pass-through

1950–55, Americanism; noun and adj. use of verb phrase pass through

Definition for pass through (2 of 2)

Origin of pass

1175–1225; (v.) Middle English passen < Old French passer < Vulgar Latin *passāre, derivative of Latin passus step, pace1; (noun) Middle English; in part < Middle French passe (noun derivative of passer), in part noun derivative of passen

synonym study for pass

35, 76b, 79. See die1.

OTHER WORDS FROM pass

pass·less, adjective out·pass, verb (used with object) sub·pass, noun

British Dictionary definitions for pass through

pass
/ (pɑːs) /

verb

noun

interjection

bridge a call indicating that a player has no bid to make

Word Origin for pass

C13: from Old French passer to pass, surpass, from Latin passūs step, pace 1

Medical definitions for pass through

pass
[ păs ]

v.

To go across; go through.
To cause to move into a certain position.
To cease to exist; die.
To be voided from the body.

Idioms and Phrases with pass through

pass