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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A narrow roadway; a lane Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland

   "We pulled into a laneway at 496 Evans and drove to the back[…]."

Synonyms

All synonyms

alleyalleywaygangwaytwitchelwynd

Example

More examples

"The heavy snowfall kept us from being able to use the laneway."

Etymology

From lane + way.

Related phrases

laneway house

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