road

UK /ɾoːɖ/ US /ɹod/
noun 5adj 2

Definitions

noun

1

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 directio

In the lightness of my heart I sang catches of songs as my horse gayly bore me along the well-remembered road.

I stumbled along through the young pines and huckleberry bushes. Pretty soon I struck into a sort of path that, I cal'lated, might lead to the road I was hunting for.

2

Roads in general as a means of travel, especially by motor vehicle.

We travelled to the seaside by road.

3

A physical way or route.

He stirred up his hair with his sprightliest expression, glanced at the little figure again, said ‘Good evening, ma ‘am; don’t come down, Mrs Affery, I know the road to the door,’ and steamed out.

Hetty and Mrs. Piper watched them with a lynx-eyed understanding and before the ancient was well upon his road his way was blocked by Hetty.

4

A path chosen, as in life or career.

the road to happiness; the road to success.

Where, then, is the road to peace?

5

An underground tunnel in a mine.

adj

1

At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

2

Of or pertaining to a road bike.

road tires

road groupset

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