alleyway

noun

al·​ley·​way ˈa-lē-ˌwā How to pronounce alleyway (audio)
1
: a narrow passageway
2

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But nobody needs to tell the media world about some of the more treacherous alleyways for a business that brings in or sells out to private equity. Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The search for environmentally friendlier methods that skip those additional steps has led materials scientists down some unusual alleyways: For instance, an aerogel made from whey protein—a cheese by-product—can capture gold ions from computer motherboards bathed in acid. Ben Guarino, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2024 For people who like the Tinker Tailor mode of behind-the-scenes politicking and the occasional desperate dash down an alleyway, season four has been a happy return to form. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 Along with food and beverages, there will be a pop-up Soko retail shop in the alleyway adjacent to Sabbath featuring apparel, tote bags, hot sauces, coffee beans, and more. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alleyway 

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of alleyway was in 1788

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“Alleyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alleyway. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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alleyway

noun
al·​ley·​way ˈal-ē-ˌwā How to pronounce alleyway (audio)

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