alleyway

[al-ee-wey]

noun

1. an alley or lane.

2. a narrow passageway.

alleyway

/ ˈælɪˌweɪ /

noun

1. a narrow passage; alley

Word History and Origins

Origin of alleyway¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; alley ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

When confronted by police in an alleyway, Carrillo backed his vehicle into the unmarked car.

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Moments later, they were in an alleyway that connected to the back alleys and rear yards of all the shops and houses in Frankenforde.

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Cars abandoned in the building's basement were partly submerged in human waste that was overflowing into an adjacent alleyway.

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At the confluence of three alleyways, the crowd swells, a living, breathing thing.

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He is believed to have made off on foot into an alleyway beside the house.

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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.