Aisleway: meaning, definitions and examples

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aisleway

 

[ หˆaษชlweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a building or a vehicle

A passage between rows of seats, shelves, etc. in a building or a vehicle, such as an aircraft or a train. It is typically used for access or for allowing people to pass through.

Synonyms

corridor, passageway, walkway.

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Word Description / Examples
aisleway

Commonly used in the context of larger spaces like a church or theater seating where there's a walkable space between rows of seats.

  • The bride walked down the aisleway towards the altar
corridor

Typically refers to a long, narrow passage inside buildings that lead to different rooms or sections, such as in offices, schools, or hotels.

  • The hotel room is at the end of the corridor
  • Students were rushing through the corridor to get to their next class
passageway

Used when describing a more contained or enclosed path, often between buildings or within a structure, and can be associated with a slightly mysterious or hidden connotation.

  • The hidden passageway led to a secret chamber
  • The passageway between the two buildings was dark and narrow
walkway

Refers to a path designed for walking, which can be indoors or outdoors, and often emphasizes ease of access and safety.

  • The walkway in the park is lined with flowers
  • A new glass walkway was built to connect the two office towers

Examples of usage

  • The flight attendant walked down the aisleway to serve drinks to the passengers.
  • Shoppers navigated the crowded aisleway in the supermarket.
  • I sat by the aisleway during the concert for easy access to the exit.

Translations

Translations of the word "aisleway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corredor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lorong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przejล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€š่ทฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koridor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uliฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uliฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prehod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะปั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™hliz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasillo

Etymology

The word 'aisleway' is derived from the Middle English word 'ilewey', which combines 'ile' meaning 'in between' and 'wey' meaning 'way'. It originated in the 14th century and has been used to describe passages in buildings and vehicles ever since.

See also: aisle.