alleyway
noun
al·ley·way
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Definition of alleyway
1
: a narrow passageway
2
: alley sense 3
Examples of alleyway in a Sentence
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Jamie Fernandez, 31, was shot in the alleyway in the 1400 block of Osceola and Perry streets and was taken to Denver Health Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, according to the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. — Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post, "Woman shot and killed by Denver police is identified; police said she fired at officers," 20 Aug. 2019 Theft from auto, Roadoan Road: On Aug. 3, a police officer on patrol observed a car parked in an alleyway that appeared to have been broken into. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Illegally-tinted windows lead police to blunt and baggie: Brooklyn Police Blotter," 14 Aug. 2019 Anderson shot Jones after the two fought in an alleyway. — NBC News, "Michigan police officer investigated, on paid leave after KKK items found at home," 10 Aug. 2019 Annabelle’s Natural Ice Cream Step into this shop in an alleyway by the tugboat wharf for over-the-top combos like caramel ice cream with cashews and chocolate chunks. — David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, "Ten iconic New England ice cream shops to try this summer," 29 May 2019 Bukchon contains intricate alleyways and hanoks – traditional Korean houses – that date back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). — Kristin Braswell, USA TODAY, "A K-beauty lover makes a pilgrimage to Seoul, the capital of skincare and K-Pop," 23 July 2019 The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. in the alleyway in the 3600 block of South Bannock Street, Englewood police spokesperson Scot Allen said. — Robert Garrison, The Denver Post, "1 dead, 1 injured in Englewood shooting," 14 July 2019 Dinner afterward was held in an alleyway of plane trees on the farmhouse property, and the evening’s reception was to be set, in part, to a playlist curated by the bride and groom. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE.com, "Olympian & DWTS Champion Meryl Davis Marries Fedor Andreev in 'Intimate' Farmhouse Wedding in the South of France," 22 June 2019 The department's investigators are asking residents and businesses within a half-mile radius of the bar to check their backyards, alleyways and properties for anything suspicious or strange, including clothing and weapons. — Jack Mccordick, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Racine police announce increased reward for suspect who shot an off-duty officer," 24 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'alleyway.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for alleyway
alleyway
noun
English Language Learners Definition of alleyway
: a passage between buildings
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