alleyway

noun

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

Examples of alleyway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As America’s single-largest religious group, Catholics show up everywhere, from the Italian alleyways of New England to the thriving Filipino churches of Hawaii, from the Polish pockets of the Rust Belt to the Cuban corners of South Florida. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 Dressed in black hoodies, the individuals were captured on camera walking down an alleyway. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024 Just a 15-minute walk from the touristy alleyways of Oia, this hotel is close enough to be in the action but far enough for a peaceful, tranquil rest away from the crowds. Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 Once an alleyway has been cleaned up and cleared out, block clubs must continue with alley maintenance by performing at least two cleanups a year. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alleyway 

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Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of alleyway was in 1788

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“Alleyway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alleyway. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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alleyway

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

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