Alleyway Meaning in English
word
AL-ee-way
AL-ih-way
Definition
A narrow passage or street between or behind buildings, often found in cities or towns.
Usage & Nuances
'Alleyway' is more formal than 'alley' and usually refers to a passage for pedestrians, not cars. Common with 'dark', 'narrow', or 'back' (e.g., 'dark alleyway'). Avoid confusing with 'driveway' (private path to a house).
Spanish: callejónPortuguese (BR): becoPortuguese (PT): becoChinese (Simplified): 小巷 - 巷道Chinese (Traditional): 小巷 - 巷道Hindi: गलीArabic: زقاقBengali: গলি - সরু গলিRussian: переулок - узкий проходJapanese: 路地 - 路地裏Vietnamese: ngõ - hẻmKorean: 골목길Turkish: ara sokak - dar geçitUrdu: گلی - تنگ گلیIndonesian: gang - lorong
Example Sentences
The cat ran down the alleyway.
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He parked his bike in the alleyway behind the shop.
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A small alleyway connects the two streets.
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We took a shortcut through the alleyway to save time.
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She heard footsteps echoing in the empty alleyway at night.
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Don't go into that alleyway alone—it looks dangerous.
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