alley

nounB1 · Intermediate

A narrow passage between or behind buildings.

Meanings of «alley»

1 · noun

a narrow passage between or behind buildings

We walked down a dark alley behind the shop.

2 · noun

a long narrow lane used for bowling

She rolled her bowling ball straight down the alley.

Similar: lanebowling lane

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The difference between similar words

a narrow way outside

patha narrow way for walkingWe followed the path through the park.

lanea narrow road, often in the countryThere is a quiet lane near my house.

alleya narrow way between buildings in a townThe cat ran down a dark alley.

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a narrow passage between or behind buildings

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