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

Architectural accessories The narrow alleyways of Old Cairo are a portal to the earliest days of the Egyptian capital. — Gina Park, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

In the Old Town, for example, visitors can roam maze-like alleyways in search of artworks, while the mountains offer great views and a break from the beach. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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

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