roadside
noun
road·side ˈrōd-ˌsīd 
: the strip of land along a road : the side of a road
roadside adjective
Example Sentences
a hamburger stand on the roadside
Recent Examples on the Web Almost the sole interlude of visual interest is a carpet of CG flowers springing to life along a roadside and under the wheels of Narvel’s car during a moment of romantic revelation. 
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 Mama ntilie, which is a slang term used in Tanzania to describe female vendors who sell street food along the roadside, has been added, along with duka—a local shop selling everything from toiletries to soft drinks. Priya Sippy, Quartz, 19 July 2022 While the pack—or peloton—usually rides together, riders can also be strung out along the roadside. Carlton Reid, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Issues with documentation and benefits are the latest problems to emerge after a shortage of housing pushed thousands into roadside motels, a problem that has now been resolved for most evacuees. Jessica Donati, WSJ, 9 May 2022 Roads were mostly wet with roadside snow in some areas, especially at higher elevations. oregonlive, 6 Jan. 2022 Most of the gateway towns have at least a few basic roadside motels, along with some slightly more upscale options. Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2021 Several other area providers received the Five Diamond Club roadside service award. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Technologies including roadside cameras and license plate readers are also being used in the search. Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Aug. 2022 See More
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 Mama ntilie, which is a slang term used in Tanzania to describe female vendors who sell street food along the roadside, has been added, along with duka—a local shop selling everything from toiletries to soft drinks. Priya Sippy, Quartz, 19 July 2022 While the pack—or peloton—usually rides together, riders can also be strung out along the roadside. Carlton Reid, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Issues with documentation and benefits are the latest problems to emerge after a shortage of housing pushed thousands into roadside motels, a problem that has now been resolved for most evacuees. Jessica Donati, WSJ, 9 May 2022 Roads were mostly wet with roadside snow in some areas, especially at higher elevations. oregonlive, 6 Jan. 2022 Most of the gateway towns have at least a few basic roadside motels, along with some slightly more upscale options. Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2021 Several other area providers received the Five Diamond Club roadside service award. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Technologies including roadside cameras and license plate readers are also being used in the search. Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1657, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
roadside
noun
road·side ˈrōd-ˌsīd
: the strip of land beside a road