1. a section of text, music, or other written work
2. a narrow way through or between things
3. the act of moving through or past something

Examples

• The teacher asked us to read the passage on page 47.
• We walked through a narrow passage between the buildings.
• The passage of the storm left debris everywhere.
• With the passage of time, the pain became easier to bear.
• The passage of the new law was celebrated by supporters.
• She booked passage on the next ship to Europe.
• The underground passage connected the two subway stations.
• This passage from the novel perfectly captures the mood.