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alleyway

1 of 1noun
/ˈæliˌweɪ/
Forms:alleyways
1

a narrow passage between or behind buildings, typically used for access, deliveries, or shortcuts

  • She slipped through the alleyway to avoid the crowded sidewalk.
  • The alleyway behind the restaurant was lined with dumpsters and delivery doors.
  • A mural brightened the otherwise gloomy alleyway between two apartment blocks.
  • The detective found a clue hidden in the alleyway near the crime scene.
  • They parked their bikes in the alleyway beside the café.