alley

US /ˈæl.i/
UK /ˈæl.i/
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1.

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

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The cat darted down the dark alley.
We found a hidden cafe in a small alley.
2.

a long, narrow area in which people play sports such as bowling

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We rented a bowling alley for the party.
The bowling alley was crowded on Saturday night.