English Explanatory Dictionary

alleyway

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A narrow street formed by the proximity of adjacent buildings.
  2. A passage between two rows of cabins in a ship.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.li.weɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-alleyway.wav

Word forms

alleyway alleyways

Etymology

From alley + way.

Synonyms

alley alleyway backs bunnyrun chare chore close ennog entry fold gangway gant gennel ginnel gunnel gitty gully gullyway hocket jennel jigger jitty lane laneway loke passage pend rabbit run shut snickelway snicket tenfoot twitchel twitten wynd vennel

Derived words

alleywayed back alleyway passageway snickelway
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