I. al‧ley /ˈæli/ (
also alleyway)
noun [countable][
Date: 1300-1400;
Language: Old French;
Origin: alee, from aler 'to go', from Latin ambulare; ⇒ amble]
1. a narrow street between or behind buildings, not usually used by cars:
The alley led to the railway bridge. She found the side alley where the stage door was located.2. right up/down sb’s alley very suitable for someone:
The job sounds right up your alley. ⇒
blind alley,
bowling alley [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲