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[ rohd ] SHOW IPA
/ roʊd / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, carriage, etc., between two or more points; street or highway.
a way or course: the road to peace.
a railroad.
Often roads. Also called roadstead . Nautical . a partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor.
Mining . any tunnel in a mine used for hauling.
the road, the places, usually outside of New York City, at which theatrical companies on tour generally give performances.
Idioms for roadburn up the road , Slang . to drive or move very fast.
down the road , in the future: Economists see higher interest rates down the road.
hit the road , Slang . to begin or resume traveling: We hit the road before sunrise.
one for the road , a final alcoholic drink taken just before departing from a party, tavern, or the like.
on the road , traveling, especially as a sales representative. on tour, as a theatrical company: The musical ends its New York run next week to go on the road. started; under way: We need funds to get the project on the road. take to the road , to begin a journey or tour. Also take the road.
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Origin of road before 900; Middle English rode, earlier rade, Old English rād a riding, journey on horseback, akin to rīdan to ride
OTHER WORDS FROM road roadless, adjective road·less·ness, noun in·ter·road, adjective Words nearby road ROA, roach, roach back, roach clip, roached, road , roadability, road agent, road allowance, road apple, roadbed
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The road was almost impassable, and every jolt caused him agony.
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British Dictionary definitions for road noun an open way, usually surfaced with asphalt or concrete, providing passage from one place to another (as modifier ) road traffic ; a road map ; a road sign (in combination ) the roadside a street (capital when part of a name ) London Road US short for railroad British one of the tracks of a railway a way, path, or course the road to fame
Also called: roadstead (often plural) nautical a partly sheltered anchorage
a drift or tunnel in a mine, esp a level one
hit the road slang to start or resume travelling
on the road travelling, esp as a salesman (of a theatre company, pop group, etc) on tour leading a wandering life take the road or take to the road to begin a journey or tour
one for the road informal a last alcoholic drink before leaving
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Derived forms of road roadless , adjective Word Origin for road Old English rād ; related to rīdan to ride , and to Old Saxon rēda , Old Norse reith
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Idioms and Phrases with road In addition to the idioms beginning with road
road hog road show road to hell is paved with good intentions, the also see:
all roads lead to Rome down the line (road) end of the line (road) get the show on the road hit the road one for the road on the road SEE MORE ORIGINS SEE FEWER ORIGINS
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Words related to road roadway, lane, boulevard, thoroughfare, course, track, route, drive, parking lot, trail, pavement, street, subway, way, artery, line, expressway, avenue, highway, pathway