aisle
word
/ˈaɪəɫ/
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/ˈaɪəl/
yl
Definition
A passage between rows of seats, shelves, or other objects that people walk through. It is commonly used for spaces in supermarkets, planes, churches, and theaters.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with specific places: 'the cereal aisle', 'an aisle seat', 'walk down the aisle'. Don't confuse it with 'isle', which means island. In weddings, 'walk down the aisle' has a special meaning related to getting married.
Spanish: pasilloPortuguese (BR): corredor - corredor entre fileirasPortuguese (PT): corredor - corredor entre filasChinese (Simplified): 过道Chinese (Traditional): 走道Hindi: गलियाराArabic: ممرBengali: পথ - গলিRussian: проходJapanese: 通路Vietnamese: lối điKorean: 통로Turkish: koridor - geçitUrdu: راہ داریIndonesian: lorong
Example Sentences
The milk is in the next aisle.
basic
We sat near the aisle on the plane.
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Please keep the aisle clear.
basic
I always book an aisle seat so I can get up easily.
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She was standing in the snack aisle for ten minutes, trying to choose.
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Everyone turned to watch her walk down the aisle.
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