Synonyms for road

Grammar : Noun

Spell : rohd

Phonetic Transcription : roʊd

Top 10 synonyms for road

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Définition of road

Origin : Old English rad "riding expedition, journey, hostile incursion," from Proto-Germanic *raido (cf. Old Frisian red "ride," Old Saxon reda, Middle Dutch rede, Old High German reita "foray, raid"), from PIE *reidh- "to ride" (see ride (v.)). Also related to raid (n.). In Middle English, "a riding, a journey;" sense of "open way for traveling between two places" is first recorded 1590s. Meaning "narrow stretch of sheltered water" is from early 14c. (e.g. Hampton Roads in Virginia).
Modern spelling established 18c. In 19c. U.S. use, often meaning "railroad." On the road "travelling" is from 1640s. Road test (n.) is from 1906; as a verb from 1937. Road hog is attested from 1886; road rage is from 1988. Road map is from 1786; road trip is by 1950, originally of baseball teams.

noun path upon which travel occurs

Example sentences :

A bell had been tinkling nearer and nearer on the road ahead.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"You are rather inscrutable," he said, as they resumed the road.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

When they met Fish in the road they stepped aside and said "Good morning, sir."
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

The Surveyor-General and a party accompanied us for some distance along the road.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

And she stood alert at the side of the road, looking at Andrew like a queen.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Shall we pause now and turn our back upon the road that lies ahead?
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Andy could see now that it was a roadster, low-hung, ponderous, to keep the road.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

The first Maryland brigade as a corps de reserve on the road.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

The road to it led through one of the meanest portions of the city.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

I tell you all: don't you get so bold as to stand in my road.
Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke

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