alleyway

noun

al·​ley·​way ˈa-lē-ˌwā 

1

: a narrow passageway

2

: alley sense 3

Examples of alleyway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Prague, explore the city’s medieval history by touring its underground prisons, ancient cisterns and vaulted alleyways from the 13th century, which were built before flooding forced the city to be raised about 5 to 25 feet. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

Bocca Osteria Romana, tucked away off South Main Street in an alleyway, focuses on authentic Italian food. — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

From the Detroit Riverfront to Campus Martius and even some of the city's alleyways, Detroit has become home to spaces designed for people to gather, connect and spend time. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Detectives reviewed surveillance footage, which showed a white SUV entering the alleyway. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for alleyway

• aaa
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway
• cabaret

Kids Definition

alleyway

noun

al·​ley·​way ˈal-ē-ˌwā 

: alley sense 3