lane
1 of 2noun
ˈlān 
1
: a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
2
: a relatively narrow way or track: such as
a
: an ocean route used by or prescribed for ships
b
: a strip of roadway for a single line of vehicles
c
: air lane
d
: any of several parallel courses on a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race
e
: an unmarked lengthwise division of a playing area which defines the playing zone of a particular player
f
: a narrow hardwood surface having pins at one end and a gutter along each side that is used in bowling
g
: free throw lane
lane
2 of 2Scottish variant of lone
Example Sentences
Noun The truck's driver kept changing lanes. She moved to the outside lane.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cole Cusumano, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022 If a driver already locked into the postseason lands in victory lane, both Blaney and Truex would make the 16-driver field based on points. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Aug. 2022 Only seven races remain in the regular season, so winless drivers only have a handful of opportunities to reach victory lane and secure a spot in the 10-race playoff. Ellen J. Horrow, USA TODAY, 17 July 2022 Plus, Bell already knew the way to reach victory lane at his favorite track. Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2022 Even better than a restful night would be the chance to celebrate in victory lane in front of a home-state crowd. Paul Newberry, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 Even better than a restful night would be the chance to celebrate in victory lane in front of a home-state crowd. Paul Newberry, ajc, 9 July 2022 None of those drivers have won more than twice, though, and four of them have gotten to victory lane for the first time in the Cup Series this season. Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2022 In addition to the Cup Series race on Sunday, Sonoma Raceway will welcome the Nascar Camping World Truck Series for the first time since 1998, when Boris Said went to victory lane. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 8 June 2022 See More
Noun
Fan favorite Chase Elliott and reigning champ Kyle Larson headline the field of drivers hoping to hoist the Bill France Cup and quench their thirst with champagne showers in victory lane at Phoenix Raceway following a 10-week barrage of mayhem. Cole Cusumano, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2022 If a driver already locked into the postseason lands in victory lane, both Blaney and Truex would make the 16-driver field based on points. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Aug. 2022 Only seven races remain in the regular season, so winless drivers only have a handful of opportunities to reach victory lane and secure a spot in the 10-race playoff. Ellen J. Horrow, USA TODAY, 17 July 2022 Plus, Bell already knew the way to reach victory lane at his favorite track. Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2022 Even better than a restful night would be the chance to celebrate in victory lane in front of a home-state crowd. Paul Newberry, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 Even better than a restful night would be the chance to celebrate in victory lane in front of a home-state crowd. Paul Newberry, ajc, 9 July 2022 None of those drivers have won more than twice, though, and four of them have gotten to victory lane for the first time in the Cup Series this season. Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2022 In addition to the Cup Series race on Sunday, Sonoma Raceway will welcome the Nascar Camping World Truck Series for the first time since 1998, when Boris Said went to victory lane. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 8 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English lanu; akin to Middle Dutch lane lane
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing lane
Kids Definition
lane
noun
ˈlān
1
: a narrow path or road (usually between fences, hedges, or buildings)
2
: a special route (as for ships)
3
: a strip of road used for a single line of traffic
4
: a long narrow wooden floor used for bowling
5
: a narrow course of a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race
Biographical Definition
Lane
biographical name
ˈlān
Edward William 1801–1876 English orientalist
lane
noun
as in road
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- road
- street
- highway
- roadway
- freeway
- boulevard
- thoroughfare
- laneway
- path
- route
- turnpike
- expressway
- byway
- avenue
- approach
- passageway
- bypath
- artery
- walkway
- bypass
- pike
- pass
- row
- drive
- routeway
- walk
- trail
- passage
- track
- way
- high road
- airway
- waterway
- bikeway
- cycleway
- gate
- watercourse
- doorway
- channel
- door
- trace
- portal
- gateway
- hatch
- gat
