alleyway

noun

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

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This story is as set in stone as Batman’s mother having her pearl necklace scattered in an alleyway. Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 11 July 2025 After the YouTuber left the robotaxi, the Tesla vehicle began to navigate out of the tight alleyway leading from the restaurant. PC Magazine, 6 July 2025 Wake up early on Saturday morning and stroll around the winding alleyways of the old town before the tourists descend. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Theron is physically commanding, and when Andy and Quynh face off in an alleyway the movie briefly comes alive. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for alleyway

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 23 Jul. 2025.

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alleyway

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

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