Synonyms for

Alleys

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

Definition

A narrow street or passage, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.

Synonyms & similar words

skittlealley bowlingalley alley backstreet alleyway lanes passages paths walkways corridors streets roads byways backstreets gangways driveways ways routes steps footpaths sidewalks promenades avenues arcades courtyards

Example sentences

  1. The children played hopscotch in the alleys.
  2. The garbage truck drives down the alleys to collect the trash.
  3. The old man likes to walk his dog in the alleys.
  4. The thieves escaped through the alleys.
  5. The delivery truck parked in the alley behind the store.

Quotes

  • I don't want to be remembered as the girl who was shot in the alleys of Baltimore. I want to be remembered as the girl who fought for peace and justice.
  • The alleys were like veins, pumping life into the surrounding buildings.
  • The back alleys smelled of fish and oil, the kind of smell that sticks to your clothes and hair for days.

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