26984 words

road

6 definitions • 15 examples
1
a long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along:

Examples:

We live on a busy/quiet road.
main road Be careful when you cross a main road.
There's a coffee shop on the other side of the road.
road from something to something The road from here to Adelaide runs/goes through some beautiful countryside.
road into/out of All roads into/out of the town were blocked by the snow.
by road I hate flying so I go everywhere by road or rail.
in/on road I live in/on Mill Road.
My address is 82 Mill Road.
Is this the Belfast road (= the road that goes to Belfast)?
road accident Most road accidents are caused by people driving too fast.
2
If a vehicle is on the road, it is working as it should and can be legally used:

Examples:

My car was in the garage for a week, but it's now back on the road.
3
When you are on the road, you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance:

Examples:

After two days on the road, they reached the coast.
4
If a group of actors or musicians are on the road, they are travelling to different places to perform:

Examples:

Most rock groups spend two or three months a year on the road.
5
a route for traveling between places by vehicle, esp. one that has been specially surfaced and made flat:

Examples:

[ C ] a gravel/dirt/paved road
6
Road ( (abbreviation Rd.)) is often used in the names of roads:

Examples:

[ U ] 82 Mill Road

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