aisle
Noun
Easy difficulty
What does “aisle” mean?
noun.a passage between rows of seats in a building.
SAT Usage
The term is often used in contexts related to architecture, events, or social settings, emphasizing the design and flow of space in venues like theaters or planes. It highlights the movement of people through organized spaces, distinguishing it from similar words like "corridor," which pertains to enclosed passageways rather than open seating arrangements.
Common Confusions
Aisle implies a passageway between rows of seats, while corridor usually suggests a longer, enclosed passage connecting different rooms or areas.
Do not choose aisle if the context emphasizes a corridor or pathway in a non-seating area rather than a passage between rows of seats in a building.
Example Sentences
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Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
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She walked down the aisle of the grocery store looking for cereal.