Synonyms for

Alley

Verb / ˈæli: / Another word for alley — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A narrow street or passage between buildings.

Synonyms & similar words

alleyway skittlealley bowlingalley backstreet passage path walkway lane way track trail passageway corridor gangway byway footway walk aisle promenade catwalk esplanade sidewalk boardwalk causeway

Synonyms by register

Formal

passage corridor lane

Informal

back way side street cut

Literary

byway pathway

Antonyms

avenue boulevard highway main street thoroughfare roadway

Common collocations

  • narrow alley
  • dark alley
  • back alley
  • blind alley
  • alley cat
  • alleyway entrance
  • alley behind the building

Word family

noun alley
adjective alleylike

Usage note

An alley is typically a narrow passage between buildings. While 'alleyway' is a common variant, 'alley' is generally preferred in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The cat chased the mouse into the alley.
  2. The garbage truck drives down the alley to collect the trash cans.
  3. The kids played basketball in the alley behind their house.
  4. The restaurant had an outdoor seating area in the alley.
  5. I saw a beautiful flower growing in the alley.

Quotes

  • In every alley of my life, you remain in the light. - Aniekee Tochukwu Ezekiel
  • Even in the alleys of the city, I find beauty. - Unknown
  • Life is a narrow alley full of shadows. - Unknown

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