noun “alley”
Singular alley, Plural alleys
- a narrow path between, behind or through buildings
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
The alley behind the bakery is a shortcut to the main street.
- a path in a garden or park lined with trees or shrubs
They strolled down the rose-covered alley, enjoying the fragrant blooms on either side.
- the space in a baseball field between the outfield players
The center fielder sprinted to catch the ball in the alley before it could hit the ground.
- a place where people go to play the game of bowling
We're going to the new bowling alley downtown for my birthday party.
- the narrow lane in a bowling place where the ball is rolled toward the pins
She carefully aimed and rolled the ball down the alley, hoping for a strike.
- the additional space on a tennis court used when playing doubles
When playing doubles in tennis, the ball is considered in if it lands in the alley.