alley (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæli/
Definition
A narrow passageway or street, often between or behind buildings.
Examples
The cat darted quickly down the dark alley, disappearing from sight.
We found a small, charming cafe hidden away in a quiet alley off the main street.
Delivery trucks often use the service alley to access the back entrances of shops.
How to Use alley
- back alley (collocation)
- A narrow road or path behind houses or other buildings. — "The detective searched the back alley for clues."
- blind alley (idiom)
- A situation that offers no hope of progress or success; a dead end. — "Their investigation led them down a blind alley, with no new information."
- up one's alley (idiom)
- Something that suits one's tastes, skills, or interests. — "Solving puzzles is right up his alley; he loves a good challenge."
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