alleyway

noun

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

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The location opens into a garden entrance, which, per Grey, is a quiet nod to the alleyway approach of the Melrose Place outpost. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 July 2025 As captured in videos from the performance, Gaga temporarily lost her balance while walking in the alleyway between her stage and the fans gathered on the floor of T-Mobile Arena. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 July 2025 Tucked into sleepy alleyways, tiny galleries unveil the works of local Peak District artists. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Some of my favorite stuff is that alleyway in Cleveland — that was the audition scene for both of us. Abigail Lee, Variety, 12 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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alleyway

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

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