Road Definition: Meaning, Examples, and Usage

Meaning 1：a paved way for vehicles (road)

road 🔊

/roʊd/

A hard, flat surface built for vehicles to drive and people to walk on.

Road stretching through green field under blue sky

a paved way for vehicles 🔊

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/ə peɪvd weɪ fɔːr ˈviːɪkəlz/

A hard, flat surface built for vehicles to drive and people to walk on; typically a main route connecting places.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English rad 'riding, journey', related to ride.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'road' as the path for 'riding' - same ancient root!

📖 Example

The road to my grandparents' village is narrow but very scenic, winding through green hills. 🔊 The road to my grandparents' village is narrow but very scenic, winding through green hills.

🔗 Collocations

on the road – Traveling or driving along a road

road trip – A long journey by car

road sign – A sign providing information or directions for drivers

🔄 Synonyms

street (n.) – A public road in a city or town, usually with buildings on both sides

highway (n.) – A major public road, especially for fast traffic between cities

lane (n.) – A narrow road or a marked part of a wider road for a single line of traffic

🚫 Antonyms

footpath (n.) – A path for people walking, not for vehicles

trail (n.) – A rough path through countryside, not paved for vehicles

sidewalk (n.) – A paved walkway beside a road for pedestrians

🌱 Derivatives

roadless (adj.) – Having no roads

roadside (n./adj.) – The edge of a road or situated beside a road

roadway (n.) – The part of a road used by vehicles

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'road' originates from Old English 'rad', meaning a journey on horseback. It evolved to denote the physical path itself, reflecting the shift from travel as an action to the infrastructure supporting it.