road

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹəʊd/
/ɹoʊd/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

2 Definition

A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

Example Sentences
  • We travelled to the seaside by road.
3 Definition

A path chosen in life or career.

4 Definition

An underground tunnel in a mine.

5 Definition

A railway or a single railway track.

6 Definition

The act of riding on horseback.

7 Definition

A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

8 Definition

(often in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.

9 Definition

A journey, or stage of a journey.

10 Definition

A way or route.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

(Slang) Having attributes, primarily masculine, suggesting a tendency towards minor crime. Usually used by youths endearingly; glorifying crime.