areaway in a sentence

1. These are all examples of open areaways, since the ramps or stairwells are not covered over.

2. Some homes have a garage in the basement, in which case a larger areaway is needed to provide vehicular access.

3. Depending on the construction of the building and the surrounding environment, an areaway may be open or closed off.

4. This can present a public hazard in some cases because old areaways that are not properly maintained or repaired may weaken over time.

5. This can create a larger basement level than would otherwise be possible, but also serves the main function of an areaway, which is to provide access.