alleyway
Americannoun
Usage
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.
Etymology
Origin of alleyway
Example Sentences
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Cars abandoned in the building's basement were partly submerged in human waste that was overflowing into an adjacent alleyway.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
The first-generation underground churches of a half-century ago met in houses and undisclosed alleyway rooms, gathering by word of mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
In an alleyway outside his performance, the post-punk two-piece band Deceits echoed Escalante’s sentiments.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025
He then ran off down an alleyway, pursued by the officers.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
So I slunk silently along in front of the houses and ducked into the alleyway beside Hugo’s house.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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