1. Plural of cellarway; stairways or passages leading down to a cellar or basement.
Usage: Often used in architectural or building contexts.; Regional variant of 'cellar stairs' or 'cellar entrance'.

Examples

• The old house had two cellarways, one at the front and one at the back.
• The cellarways were steep and narrow, requiring careful navigation.
• We descended through one of the cellarways to access the wine storage.
• The building inspector noted that the cellarways needed better lighting for safety.