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Definitions

alleyway

[al-ee-wey] / ˈæl iˌweɪ /
NOUN
alley
Synonyms
STRONG
lane passageway path pathway walk
WEAK
back street
NOUN
back road
Synonyms
WEAK
alley back street country road side street
Antonyms
WEAK
highway main road
NOUN
passage/passageway
Synonyms
WEAK
access alley avenue channel corridor course doorway entrance entrance hall exit gap hall hallway lane line lobby opening pathway road route shaft subway thoroughfare tunnel vestibule way
Antonyms
WEAK
blockage stop

Example Sentences

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Fox11 News, which obtained a surveillance video recording of the attack, reported that the incident took place by the 11th Court alleyway near the Hermosa Beach Pier.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

The first-generation underground churches of a half-century ago met in houses and undisclosed alleyway rooms, gathering by word of mouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

He then ran off down an alleyway, pursued by the officers.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

Elsbeth was the ultimate tourist, ignoring every trash can and alleyway, seeing only the beauty of New York.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

I heard Hugo’s door close and waited a few moments before coming out of the alleyway.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler