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alley

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈvjɛlɐ/vi·e·la

Definition

1

A narrow street or passage, usually between buildings, often a dead end.

Usage examples

The house was at the end of a dark alley.
The children played in the quiet alley of the old neighborhood.

Common combinations

narrow alleydark alleydead-end alleyneighborhood alley