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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With its handcut limestone walls, winding alleyways, and festive piazza lined with artisanal booths and shaded by old-growth olive trees, Borgo Egnazia could be mistaken for a medieval village in the Puglia region of Italy. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 Furlow was found lying in the alleyway suffering from severe lacerations to her face, police said. Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 10 June 2026 After a few hours exploring the Mission District’s colorful alleyway murals and the Mission Dolores complex, which includes structures dating to the colonial era, keep the momentum going with a glass of wine. Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 The episode ended with Torres (Valderrama) confronting Mateo (Patrick Keleher), the son of Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), in an alleyway. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 5 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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alleyway

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

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