alley


Definition: Meaning of, alley in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈali /

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Singular Plural
alley alleys
also alleyway [countable]
  1. a narrow street between or behind buildings, not usually used by cars
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  2. right up/down somebody's alley very suitable for someone
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alley used in phrases

  • Tin Pan Alley
    1. informal old-fashioned the people who produce popular music and their way of life, especially in the US
  • alley cat (noun)
    1. a cat that lives on the streets and does not belong to anyone
  • back alley (noun)
    1. an alleyway that runs behind a row of houses, or between rows of houses
  • back-alley (adjective)
    1. occurring away from publicity; secret
  • blind alley (noun)
    1. a small narrow street with no way out at one end
    2. a way of doing something that seems as if it will have a successful result, but which in fact does not
  • bowling alley (noun)
    1. a building where you go bowling
  • skittle alley (noun)
    1. a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins
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