alley Synonyms

alley Meaning

Wordnet

alley (n)

a narrow street with walls on both sides

a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins

Webster

alley (n.)

A narrow passage; especially a walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes; a bordered way.

A narrow passage or way in a city, as distinct from a public street.

A passageway between rows of pews in a church.

Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length.

The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.

A choice taw or marble.

alley Sentence Examples

  1. The narrow alley between the old buildings was filled with mysterious charm.
  2. The cat stealthily darted into the dark alley, disappearing from sight.
  3. A quaint little café was hidden away in a quiet alley, known only to locals.
  4. The children played games in the alley behind their houses, away from the main street.
  5. The graffiti-covered walls of the urban alley gave it a vibrant and edgy atmosphere.
  6. The delivery person navigated the labyrinthine alleys of the city to reach the destination.
  7. Residents often used the back alley as a shortcut to avoid the crowded main street.
  8. The old bookstore was tucked away in a hidden alley, attracting book lovers seeking rare finds.
  9. The aroma of street food wafted through the narrow alley, enticing passersby.
  10. At night, the dimly lit alley took on an eerie ambiance, creating an air of mystery.

FAQs About the word alley

a narrow street with walls on both sides, a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pinsA narrow passage; especially a walk or passage in a garden or pa

road,street, highway, artery,alleyway, pike, roadway, thoroughfare, expressway, avenue

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The narrow alley between the old buildings was filled with mysterious charm.

The cat stealthily darted into the dark alley, disappearing from sight.

A quaint little café was hidden away in a quiet alley, known only to locals.

The children played games in the alley behind their houses, away from the main street.