nounπShareA narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings."The garbage trucks collect the trash from the alleys behind the restaurants. "areaplacebuildingarchitectureChat 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 family goes to the alleys every Saturday night for some bowling fun. "entertainmentsportbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled."The bowling balls rolled smoothly down the alleys, aiming for 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."During the doubles match, the players used the alleys to return wide serves and hit angled shots. "sportareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes."We strolled through the park, enjoying the shade provided by the tall trees that lined the grassy alleys. "architectureenvironmentnatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passageway between rows of pews in a church."The ushers guided people down the alleys between the pews to find their seats in the crowded church. "religionarchitectureChat 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 student's drawing of city alleys used perspective to make them look longer than they actually were. "architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office."The printing apprentices hurried between the alleys, delivering newly set type to the proofreader. "architecturebuildingstructureindustrywritingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA glass marble or taw."During recess, the children played marbles, and Tommy won most of the alleys with his lucky shooter. "itemgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading