alleyway
Translation
alleyway, alley, passage
Examples
The cat ran down the narrow alleyway.
The cat ran down the narrow alleyway.
They found a small cafe in a hidden alleyway.
They found a small cafe in a hidden alleyway.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) alleyway a narrow passage between buildings The cat ran down the narrow alleyway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alley, lane, passage; Antonyms: highway, boulevard
Etymology
A compound of 'alley' and 'way'. 'Alley' comes from Old French 'alee', meaning 'a walk, passage'.
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as the 'way' of an 'alley'. It emphasizes that it's a path or route.