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alleyway

[al-ee-wey]

noun

  1. an alley or lane.

  2. a narrow passageway.



alleyway

/ ˈæɪˌɱɪ /

noun

  1. a narrow passage; alley

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of alleyway1

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; alley 1 + way 1
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He then ran off down an alleyway, pursued by the officers.

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Elsbeth was the ultimate tourist, ignoring every trash can and alleyway, seeing only the beauty of New York.

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Her semi-naked body was discovered partially concealed in an alleyway by a woman walking her dog at about 12:30 that day.

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Her half-naked body was found in an alleyway off Borough Road by a dog walker the next morning.

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Then, they began to run down the narrow alleyways leading to the Vatican.

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When To Use

What is an alleyway?

An alleyway is a narrow passage between buildings or other structures.Alleyway can also refer to a narrow path or passage behind a row of houses, such as one that allows access to garages and back yards.The word alley means the same thing.Example: We took a shortcut through the narrow alleyway between the shops.

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