Need another word that means the same as “aisle”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “aisle” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Aisle” are: gangway, passage, passageway, corridor, walkway, path, lane, alley
Aisle as a Noun
Definitions of "Aisle" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “aisle” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods.
- Passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores.
- A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or train.
- A passage between cabinets and shelves of goods in a supermarket or other building.
- Part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns.
- (in a church) a lower part parallel to the nave, choir, or transept, from which it is divided by pillars.
Synonyms of "Aisle" as a noun (8 Words)
alley | A path lined with trees, bushes, or stones. A skittle alley. |
corridor | A passage along the side of some railway carriages, from which doors lead into compartments. His room lay at the very end of the corridor. |
gangway | A movable bridge linking a ship to the shore. |
lane | A dark streak or band which shows up against a bright background, especially in a spiral galaxy. The car moved into the outside lane. |
passage | A narrow way allowing access between buildings or to different rooms within a building a passageway. The larger bedroom was at the end of the passage. |
passageway | A passage between rooms or between buildings. The palace was full of secret passageways. |
path | A schedule available for allocation to an individual railway train over a given route. Genius usually follows a revolutionary path. |
walkway | A passage or path for walking along, especially a raised passageway connecting different sections of a building or a wide path in a park or garden. |
Usage Examples of "Aisle" as a noun
- The musical had the audience dancing in the aisles.
- I spend much of my time at the shops, wandering through the aisles.
- The tiled roof over the south aisle.
Associations of "Aisle" (30 Words)
alley | The area between the outfielders in left-centre or right-centre field. A skittle alley. |
antechamber | A large entrance or reception room or area. The antechamber to an interview room. |
anteroom | A large entrance or reception room or area. |
arcade | A covered passage with arches along one or both sides. A shopping arcade. |
colonnade | Structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns. |
concourse | The action of coming together or meeting. A vast concourse of onlookers. |
corridor | A passage along the side of some railway carriages, from which doors lead into compartments. The security forces established corridors for humanitarian supplies. |
door | A doorway. He knocked on the door. |
doorway | The entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close. He stuck his head in the doorway. |
expo | A large international exhibition. |
foyer | An entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theatre. The foyer of the concert hall. |
gangway | A temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site. |
hall | A large country house, especially one with a landed estate. The elevators were at the end of the hall. |
hallway | An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open. |
hotel | An establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists. A five star hotel. |
lobby | An interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor typically through lobbying. They went into the hotel lobby. |
lounge | A room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait. The departure lounge. |
mansion | A terrace or mansion block. Carlyle Mansions. |
narrow | A narrow strait connecting two bodies of water. She narrowed her eyes at him suspiciously. |
nave | The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation. In traditional Western churches it is rectangular, separated from the chancel by a step or rail, and from adjacent aisles by pillars. |
passage | Subject a strain of microorganisms or cells to a passage. A passage migrant. |
passageway | A long, narrow way, typically having walls either side, that allows access between buildings or to different rooms within a building. Her hotel was at the end of a narrow passageway off the main street. |
path | An established line of travel or access. The path continues alongside the river for half a mile. |
porch | A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building. Daniel and Lydia sat out on the porch for many hours. |
residence | The official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president. The palace was designated the official residence of the head of state. |
roof | Provide a building with a roof cover a building with a roof. The roof of the cave fell in. |
skyway | A raised motorway. Skyways from 18 000 to 40 000 feet resemble a highway system. |
street | The streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction. She tried to keep her children off the street. |
theater | A building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented. He served in the Vietnam theater for three years. |
walkway | A path set aside for walking. |