alleyway

noun

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

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The entrances were often tucked into alleyways, and exits were reached through tunnels, allowing paramours to avoid detection. airmail.news, 15 Feb. 2025 Trattoria Norina Nestled in a centuries-old building along a narrow alleyway, Norina offers a quintessential trattoria experience that transports diners back in time. Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 The festive warmth of bustling alleyways, the joy of family gatherings and the breathtaking fireworks displays along the riverside all come together to convey heartfelt wishes for a joyful Chinese New Year. WWD, 29 Jan. 2025 The idea came to me as a traveler strolling the alleyways of Taiwan’s famous Dihua Street. Natalie Keng, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alleyway

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of alleyway was in 1788

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alleyway

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

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