Alleyways: meaning, definitions and examples

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alleyways

 

[ หˆรฆliหŒweษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in cities

Narrow paths between or behind buildings, often used for pedestrians or vehicles. Alleyways are common in urban areas and can vary in size and cleanliness.

Synonyms

alley, backstreet, lane

Examples of usage

  • Many cities have alleyways filled with street art.
  • The alleyway behind the restaurant is where the employees take their smoke breaks.
Context #2 | Noun

in literature

Symbolic representations of mystery, danger, or hidden aspects of a character or plot. Alleyways are often used in literature to create suspense or add depth to a story.

Synonyms

corridor, passageway, pathway

Examples of usage

  • The protagonist walked down the dark alleyway, unsure of what awaited him.
  • The alleyway was described as a metaphor for the character's inner struggles.

Translations

Translations of the word "alleyways" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gang-gang

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uliczki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทฏๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruelles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ callejones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ara sokaklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณจ๋ชฉ๊ธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฒู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uliฤky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uliฤky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅทท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uliฤice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strรฆti

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผรงษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ callejones

Etymology

The word 'alleyway' originated from the Middle English word 'alley' meaning a passage between buildings. Over time, the term 'alleyway' evolved to specifically refer to narrow paths or lanes. Alleyways have been a common feature in cities for centuries, providing shortcuts and hidden routes for pedestrians and vehicles alike.

See also: alleyway.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,989 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.