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aisle

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/aɪl/

passage between rows

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aisle' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aisle', where 'aisle' meant 'wing of a building'.

Historical Evolution

'aisle' changed from the Old French word 'aisle' and eventually became the modern English word 'aisle'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'wing of a building', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'passage between rows'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

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

She walked down the aisle to her seat.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a passage between shelves in a supermarket or other store.

The cereal is located in aisle 5.

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