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
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A narrow lane or passage between buildings.
"They took a shortcut through a narrow alleyway behind the shops."
How to use alleyway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEssentially the same as "alley" — a narrow passage between buildings.
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Word forms
- Plural
- alleyways
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They took a shortcut through a narrow _____ behind the shops.
Etymology
A straightforward combination of "alley" and "way."
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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.
