Synonyms for

Aisle

Verb / aɪl / / ˈaɪʌl / Another word for aisle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A passage between rows of seats, shelves or counters in a building such as a church, library, or supermarket.

Synonyms & similar words

gangway passageway corridor walkway gangway pathway passage hallway gallery promenade runway lane way track trail footpath walk alley breezeway cloister arcade

Synonyms by register

Formal

passageway corridor nave walkway

Informal

path lane way

Literary

processional thoroughfare

Antonyms

blockage barrier obstruction congestion crowd

Common collocations

  • church aisle
  • theater aisle
  • airplane aisle
  • grocery aisle
  • walk down the aisle
  • middle aisle
  • side aisle
  • empty aisle

Word family

noun aisle
verb aisle

Usage note

While 'aisle' can sometimes be used as a verb, it is much less common than its noun form. It typically refers to the act of walking down an aisle, especially in the context of a wedding.

Example sentences

  1. I walked down the aisle of the grocery store to get to the bread section.
  2. The bride walked down the aisle towards the altar.
  3. The librarian shelved books in the aisle between the stacks.
  4. The airplane aisles were narrow and difficult to navigate.

Quotes

  • The aisle is a long walk for a short drink.
  • Aisle be there for you!
  • I'm not the type to cry at weddings, but every time I see the bride walk down the aisle, I get a lump in my throat.

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