alleyway

noun

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

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In the wake of Wednesday’s close call, American Airlines emphasized that ground safety procedures require all vehicles to yield to aircraft, particularly in active ramp and alleyway environments where visibility is often restricted. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 From the pastoral hills of Appenzell to the medieval alleyways of the Jura, a new generation of boutique hotels is redefining the way wellness obsessives are traveling to Switzerland. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 Ground safety procedures require ground crews yield to aircraft at all times, particularly in active ramp and alleyway environments where visibility can be limited, an American Airlines spokesperson told CNN. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026 Miroku Yokocho Yokochos—narrow alleyways filled with small eateries and watering holes—are a staple of Japanese dining culture, and the northern port city of Hachinohe has some of the most charming ones in the region. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alleyway

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 Apr. 2026.

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alleyway

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

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