Alley

What “Alley” means

Noun

1. A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of 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.

Noun

1. A marble (small ball used in games).

Where the word comes from

From Middle English aleye, from Anglo-Norman aleie, feminine of alé, past participle of aler (“to go”) (French aller). Doublet of allée.

Diminutive of alabaster, from which they were once made.

Business name ideas with “Alley”

Industries where “Alley” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Bowling Alley
• Bowling Centers