noun

alleyway

A-lee-way

Alleyway (noun) means a narrow lane or passage between buildings. Example: “They took a shortcut through a narrow alleyway behind the shops.”

noun

A narrow lane or passage between buildings.

"They took a shortcut through a narrow alleyway behind the shops."

How to use alleyway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEssentially the same as "alley" — a narrow passage between buildings.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

alleyways plural

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They took a shortcut through a narrow _____ behind the shops.

Etymology

A straightforward combination of "alley" and "way."

Synonyms

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alley back street

Related words

lane alley

Rhymes for alleyway

ay may day say ray hay lay pay jay way yay nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does “alleyway” mean?

The word “alleyway” means a narrow lane or passage between buildings. In plain terms, essentially the same as "alley" — a narrow passage between buildings.

How do you pronounce “alleyway”?

“Alleyway” is pronounced A-lee-way (/ˈæ.li.weɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “alleyway” in a sentence?

Here is “alleyway” used in a sentence: “They took a shortcut through a narrow alleyway behind the shops.”

What part of speech is “alleyway”?

“Alleyway” is a noun.

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