alley — a narrow street or path between or behind buildings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a narrow street or path between or behind buildings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæli/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy got lost in the maze of alleys.
- She found a charming café hidden in a quiet alley.
- The detective followed the suspect through several dark alleys.
alley
NOUN[/ˈæli/]
a narrow street or path between or behind buildings
A cat darts through the narrow alley between two old brick buildings.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old French 'alee' in the 14th century, itself stemming from the verb 'aller' (to walk). Originally signified 'a path for walking' or 'a walkway'.
Breakdown
alee (from aller, 'to walk' + -ee, feminine suffix indicating a place or action) → alley (narrow passageway or lane).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy got lost in the maze of alleys.”
“She found a charming café hidden in a quiet alley.”
“The detective followed the suspect through several dark alleys.”
“My grandmother's house is at the end of that narrow alley.”
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