aisle

[aɪl]

aisle Definition

• 1. a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, an airplane, or a train
• 2. a long, narrow space in a supermarket or other store, for example, where customers walk along while choosing goods from the shelves on either side

Using aisle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aisle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I always choose an aisle seat on the plane.

• Example

  The bride walked down the aisle with her father.

• Example

  Can you grab a cart and meet me in the cereal aisle?

• Example

  I got lost in the grocery store trying to find the canned soup aisle.

aisle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aisle

• passage
• walkway
• corridor

Phrases with aisle

• aisle seat

  a seat that is located next to the aisle in a row of seats

  Example

  I prefer the aisle seat on the plane because I can stretch my legs more.

• aisle runner

  a long piece of cloth or carpet that is laid down the center of the aisle in a church during a wedding ceremony

  Example

  The bride's father walked her down the aisle runner to give her away.

• aisle end cap

  a display at the end of an aisle in a store that showcases products and promotions

  Example

  The new product launch was featured on the aisle end cap to attract customers.

Origins of aisle

from Old French 'ele', meaning 'wing of a building'

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Summary: aisle in Brief

An 'aisle' [aɪl] is a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, an airplane, or a train. It can also refer to a long, narrow space in a supermarket or other store where customers walk along while choosing goods from the shelves on either side. Phrases like 'aisle seat' and 'aisle runner' use 'aisle' to denote specific locations or objects within the context of a larger space.