aisle of shame

noun

The middle aisle; part of a supermarket (especially of Aldi) selling various goods at a discount, especially when seen as a place of impulse buying.

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Meanings

nounaisle of shame (plural aisles of shame)

plural aisles of shame

  1. humorousThe middle aisle; part of a supermarket (especially of Aldi) selling various goods at a discount, especially when seen as a place of impulse buying.

    Regular Aldi shoppers are likely familiar with the Aisle of Shame, whether or not they’re aware of its silly nickname. Abbreviated to “the AOS” by Aldi superfans, the aisle can be found in the front of most stores and is loaded with all sorts of specialty selections and non-grocery items.

    2025 January 13, Sophie Boudreau, “When A Grocery Store Feels Like Home”, in Scary Mommy, archived from the original on 15 Feb 2025

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Also see
middle aisle
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