What does AISLE mean?

aisle

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A passage between rows of seats, shelves, or other objects.

Pronunciation (US): /aɪl/

Pronunciation (UK): /aɪl/

Origin and Usage: The word "aisle" originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "ele" meaning "wing of a building". It was used to describe the side passages in a church, and later, it was used to describe the passages between rows of seats in a theater or between shelves in a store. Today, it is used to refer to any narrow passage between objects.

Synonyms: corridor, passageway, walkway, pathway, gangway

Related Words: aisle, aisleless, aisled, ailed, aimer

Example Sentences:

1. She walked down the aisle of the airplane to her seat.
2. He found the book he was looking for on the third aisle of the library.
3. The bride walked down the aisle to meet her groom.