noun
alleyway
A-lee-way
noun
1
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
alleyways plural
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "alley" and "way."