Plural of alleyway; narrow passages or lanes between or behind buildings, often used as shortcuts through urban areas.
From alley (Old French alee) plus way (Old English weg). This compound emphasizes the passage aspect of the alley as a route through space.
Alleyways are where cities reveal their true nature—the messy, organic layers behind the official facades, full of secrets, shortcuts, and stories tourists never see.
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