aisle — a passage between rows of seats in a church, theater, or airplane, or between shelves in a store
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a passage between rows of seats in a church, theater, or airplane, or between shelves in a store
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪl/
Example Sentences
- The bride walked down the aisle wearing her grandmother's wedding dress.
- I always choose the aisle seat because I have long legs and need to stretch.
- My shopping cart got stuck in the cereal aisle when I tried to show off my drifting skills.
aisle
NOUN[/aɪl/]
a passage between rows of seats in a church, theater, or airplane, or between shelves in a store
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Aisle derives from Old French 'ele', which traces back to Latin 'ala' meaning 'wing'. The term was applied to the side passages of churches because the spaces flanking the central nave resembled a bird's wings in architectural form.
Breakdown
Latin 'ala' (wing) → Old French 'ele' → English 'aisle'. The metaphorical extension from physical wings to architectural side passages reflects the visual similarity between a church's lateral corridors and wings.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The bride walked down the aisle wearing her grandmother's wedding dress.”
“I always choose the aisle seat because I have long legs and need to stretch.”
“My shopping cart got stuck in the cereal aisle when I tried to show off my drifting skills.”
“The flight attendant asked passengers to keep the aisle clear during takeoff.”
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