pass-through

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noun

ˈpas-ˌthrü 

1

: the act, action, or process of offsetting increased costs by raising prices

2

: an opening in a wall between two rooms through which something (such as dishes) may be passed

3

US law : pass-through entity

They structured the business as a pass-through to enjoy more beneficial tax treatment.

pass-through

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adjective

US law

: relating to or arising from a pass-through entity

pass-through income

Examples of pass-through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Sticking with pretax retirement contributions over the aftertax (Roth) kind might damage the 20% pass-through deduction for the self-employed. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

This helps explain the elevated prices due to cost pass-through. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Here, accordion-fold windows easily open to allow for a convenient pass-through for food and drinks, while a slim trough cut into the countertop can be stocked with ice (and copious amounts of rosé). —Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Mar. 2023

There's also a clever pass-through space under the front passenger seat that can fit longer copper pipes commonly used for plumbing, as well as an underfloor compartment meant to hold wires and cables. —Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1952, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1972, in the meaning defined above