Main Entry:

aisle

Pronunciation:

\ˈī(-ə)l\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English ile, alteration of ele, from Anglo-French, literally, wing, from Latin ala; akin to Old English eaxl shoulder, Latin axis axletree — more at axis

Date:

15th century

1: the side of a church nave separated by piers from the nave proper2 a (1): a passage (as in a theater or railroad passenger car) separating sections of seats (2): such a passage regarded as separating opposing parties in a legislature <supported by members on both sides of the aisle> b: a passage (as in a store or warehouse) for inside traffic