nounπShareA narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings."The children played tag in the alley behind the school. "areabuildingarchitectureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe area between the outfielders."He hit one deep into the alley."sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn establishment where bowling is played."My uncle owns the bowling alley downtown. "entertainmentsportbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled."The bowler carefully placed the ball on the alley before rolling it towards the pins. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches."The tennis players used the alley to practice their doubles shots. "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes."The children walked down the shady alley in the park, enjoying the cool, quiet atmosphere. "placenatureenvironmentarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passageway between rows of pews in a church."The priest walked down the alley between the pews to distribute the holy water. "architecturereligionbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length."The artist drew a long alley, making the entrance seem wider than the exit to create the illusion of depth. "arttechnicalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office."The compositor carefully arranged the type in the alley between the printing stands. "technologywritingindustryjobworkplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA glass marble or taw."My little brother found a beautiful alley in the back yard. "gameitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading