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aisles

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈaɪəɫz// UK //ˈaɪəlz// aisles

n. the long, narrow paths between rows of seats or shelves. You walk down these when you are in a supermarket, a plane, or a church.

n. long, narrow passages between rows of seats, shelving units, or other structures. Often refers specifically to the walkways in retail environments or places of worship.


SIMPLE

She walked through the grocery aisles looking for cereal.

CONTEXTUAL

The flight attendant moved quickly through the aisles to ensure all passengers had fastened their seatbelts before takeoff.

COMPLEX

Modern supermarket layouts are designed to keep customers in the aisles for as long as possible, increasing the likelihood of impulse purchases through strategic product placement.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'aisle'; often used with the preposition 'in' or 'down'.

Pitfall

He walked down the islands of the store.He walked down the aisles of the store.Learners often confuse 'aisle' with 'island' due to the silent 's' in both words and their similar sounds.

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