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alley
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. alley
  2. 2. alleyway
  3. 3. path through a gate or garden
  4. 4. teahouse garden
A noun referring to a narrow alley or side street, typically found between buildings in an urban area. It often carries a somewhat atmospheric or nostalgic nuance and appears in descriptions of old town areas, mystery stories, or everyday city life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The smell of dinner drifted through the whole alley.

Sentence 2

The news crew focused their search on the alleys near the crime scene.

Sentence 3

After going back and forth, I asked him, "Is this the right alley?"

Sentence 4

Can a delivery truck seriously fit down an alley this narrow?

Sentence 5

I let the client know to please use the entrance on the alley side.