Wordiyo

alley

🇬🇧 UK/'æli/🇺🇸 US
IELTSC1

Definitions

n.

A narrow passageway or street between or behind buildings; a lane used for bowling

小巷，胡同；保龄球道

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
alleyother
=alley

Common Collocations

  • 1.dark alley黑暗的小巷
  • 2.narrow alley狭窄的小巷
  • 3.back alley后巷

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He took a shortcut through the narrow alley to reach the station.

  • 2.

    The narrow alley led to the hidden courtyard.

  • 3.

    The bowling alley was packed with families enjoying the weekend.

← Browse all roots