Aisle (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Meaning ²

Passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The bride walked down the aisle to meet her groom at the altar.
• The flight attendant asked passengers to return to their seats and clear the aisle for takeoff.
• The supermarket was crowded, but I managed to squeeze through the narrow aisle to grab the last loaf of bread.
• The usher showed us to our seats, leading us down the dimly lit aisle of the old theater.
• The train car was crowded, and I had to push my way through the aisle to find an empty seat.

Synonyms

• Gangway

Meaning ³

Part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.