alleyway
nounUK /ˈæl.i.weɪ/
US /ˈæl.i.weɪ/
A narrow street or path between buildings.
The cat ran down the alleyway behind the shops.
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2. A narrow passage inside a building, such as between rows of seats or shelves.
She found the book in the alleyway between the tall shelves.
3. A bowling lane.
He rolled a strike down the alleyway.
4. A long narrow area used for a particular activity, such as a garden alleyway.
The gardener planted roses along the alleyway.