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aisle

/aɪ̯l/noun

A clear walkway between rows of seats or shelves.

Example sentences

  • “The bride walked slowly down the aisle.”
  • “The cereal is in aisle seven, right next to the coffee.”

The s is silent: it sounds exactly like "isle". "Walk down the aisle" is a standard way to say get married.

Synonyms for aisle

  • passageway
  • walkway
  • gangway

Often confused with aisle

aisle vs isle

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