Alley ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Alley ( noun )

1. A narrow lane, passageway, or path, especially one through the grounds of a house or between houses.
2. A narrow street, especially in a city, typically one with buildings on either side.

Origin:

Middle english allee, from old english ælle, from latin aglēa, from greek aglēa "threshing floor," from agō "drive" + glēs "grain.".

Examples:

1. She walked down the dark alley, feeling a sense of unease.
2. He took a shortcut through the alley to get to the main street.
3. She lived in a small apartment at the end of the alley.
4. The alley was full of garbage and litter.
5. The alley was a favorite spot for kids to play.

(As a noun)

Alley ( noun )

1. A narrow lane, passageway, or path, especially one through the grounds of a house or between houses.
2. A narrow street, especially in a city, typically one with buildings on either side.

Origin:

Middle english allee, from old english ælle, from latin aglēa, from greek aglēa "threshing floor," from agō "drive" + glēs "grain.".

Examples:

1. He bowled a strike down the alley.
2. The ball rolled down the alley and into the gutter.
3. The alley of the bowling center was packed with people.
4. He bowled a perfect game down the alley.
5. The alley was filled with the sound of bowling balls rolling and pins crashing.