Meaning & use

aisle

noun·Everyday

A narrow passage between rows of seats, shelves, or other fixed objects.

See it in a sentence

She walked down the cereal aisle looking for her favorite brand.

Guests stood as the bride walked slowly down the aisle.

A note on using this word

Aisle has a silent s, and is commonly confused in spelling and pronunciation with the unrelated word isle, meaning a small island.

Words with a similar meaning

passagewalkway

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