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aisle

narrow passage / walkway / corridor

Noun

pl: aisles

This term describes a dedicated walking space designed to facilitate movement through a structured environment. It carries a connotation of order and direction, whether guiding a wedding procession in a sanctuary or a shopper through a retail grid. In architectural and ecclesiastical contexts, the word specifically refers to the side sections of a church, distinguishing these peripheral walkways from the central nave.

Meanings

Noun

A narrow passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church, theater, or airplane.

"The bride walked slowly down the aisle toward the altar."

Noun

A passage between shelves of goods in a supermarket or department store.

"You can find the canned vegetables in aisle four."

Noun

A longitudinal passage between the nave and the side walls of a cathedral or church.

"The worshippers moved from the nave into the side aisle."

Related Words

corridor walkway path

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