alley

6 definitions • 5 examples

a narrow road or path between buildings:

She walked quickly down the alley.

a path in a park or garden, especially with trees or bushes on both sides

the narrow track along which balls are rolled during a game of bowling:

Bowling alleys are traditionally made of maple.

in tennis, the long, thin areas at each side of the court (= playing area):

She was standing in the alley to receive the service.

in baseball, the space between two outfielders (= players who are the longest distance away from the person trying to hit the ball):

The drive went deep into the alley.

a narrow road or path between buildings, esp. between the backs of buildings:

I ran down the alley and up the back stairs.