Definition of "tunnel"

Kid-friendly meaning of tunnel, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "tunnel" mean?

tunnel (noun) — a long hole dug under the ground or through a mountain.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (tun·nel)

Example sentences using "tunnel"

Grade K–2
Crawl through the tunnel.
Grade 3–5
The train went into a long, dark tunnel cut straight through the side of the mountain.
Grade 6–8
Digging a tunnel under a city is an enormous job that takes years, since workers must carefully avoid water pipes, gas lines, subway tracks, and the foundations of buildings above.

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