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   Road

   /rōd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use: "a country road" Similar highwaythoroughfareroadwayroad surfacepavement
   • ▪ the part of a road intended for vehicles, especially in contrast to a shoulder or sidewalk.
   • ▪ a regular trade route for a particular commodity: historical "the Silk Road across Asia to the West"
   • ▪ an underground passage or gallery in a mine: "he had to work in a road about six feet wide"
   • ▪ a railroad. North American
   • ▪ a railroad track, especially as clear (or otherwise) for a train to proceed: British "they waited for a clear road at Hellifield Junction"
   • 2. a series of events or a course of action that will lead to a particular outcome: "he's well on the road to recovery"
   • ▪ a particular course or direction taken or followed: "the low road of apathy and alienation" Similar waypathroutedirectioncourse
   • 3. (often in place names) another term for roadstead

   Word Origin Old Englishrād ‘journey on horseback’, ‘foray’; of Germanic origin; related to the verb ride.

   Derivatives

   • 1. roadless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROAD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ROAD definition: 1. a long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along: 2. If a vehicle is on the road, it is…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › roadRoad - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A road is a wide, usually paved path that's big enough for cars to travel on. There are some roads that are so long, you can follow them from one coast of the U.S. to the other. While some roads can be traveled by pedestrians, the word usually specifies a thoroughfare for vehicles, especially cars, trucks, and buses.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishroad noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of road noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROAD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · A road is a long piece of hard ground built between two places so that people can drive or ride easily from one to the other. There was very little traffic on the roads. American English : road / ˈroʊd /

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › roadRoad - definition of road by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a long, narrow stretch with a leveled or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, carriage, etc.; street or highway. 2. a way or course: the road to peace. 3. Often, roads. roadstead. 4. railroad. 5. any tunnel in a mine used for hauling. Idioms: down the road, at some future time.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryROAD | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun. uk / rəʊd / us. Add to word list. A1 [ C, U ] a long, hard surface built for vehicles to drive on: Be careful when you cross the road. The journey takes about three hours by road (= in a car, bus, etc). Follow the main road (= large road) till you come to a church. a road accident. Fewer examples. She stepped into the road and hailed a taxi.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › roadroad - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 19, 2024 · road (plural roads) A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions.