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Uncommonalley
The correct spelling is alley.
How to pronounce alley
/ˈæ.li/
nounIPA: /ˈæ.li/
Say it like: All-ee
The correct spelling is alley. A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings. For example: "The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley."
Usage Examples
“The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley.”
“He hit one deep into the alley.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.
- 2.The area between the outfielders.
- 3.An establishment where bowling is played.
- 4.An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.
- 5.The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.
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