alleys

[US]/[ˈæliːz]/
[UK]/[ˈæliːz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.narrow streets or passages between buildings; a secluded or hidden place
v.to move stealthily or secretly

Phrases & Collocations

dark alleys

alleys narrow

wandering alleys

alleys reeked

alleys between

alleys lined

alleys twist

alleys echoed

alleys blocked

alleys sprawling

Example Sentences

we cautiously explored the dark, narrow alleys behind the theater.

the stray cat darted into a nearby alley.

graffiti covered the brick walls of the city's back alleys.

the detective searched the grimy alleys for clues.

hidden restaurants and bars often line the city's winding alleys.

the old map showed a network of forgotten alleys.

we took a shortcut through the bustling market alleys.

the city's historic alleys are full of charm.

the sound of music echoed from the dimly lit alleys.

the narrow alleys provided a welcome escape from the heat.

the garbage bins overflowed in the dirty alleys.

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