road

Pluralroads

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A wide path between places, usually with a hard surface, that cars and other vehicles travel on.

   Like a smooth path laid down just for wheels and feet to travel on.

   The new road connects two small towns across the valley.

   We drove down a bumpy road to reach the farm.

   Similarstreet, highway, lane

2. 2
   transport networknoununcountable

   Travel using streets and highways, usually by car or truck.

   Most of our goods arrive by road rather than rail.

   Travel by road can be slow during long holiday weekends.

   UsageSay by road: we went by road.

3. 3
   course in lifenounfigurativelycountable

   A choice or direction someone takes in life or work.

   Like picking which path to walk down when a trail splits in two.

   She chose a difficult road when she left her job to start a company.

   The road to recovery after his surgery was long but worth it.

   UsageSay the road to something: the road to success.

   Similarpath, course, route, direction, way

   Note
4. 4
   away gamesadjectiveCanadaUSbefore a noun

   Playing at the other team's field or arena, not at your home one.

   Like playing a match in someone else's backyard instead of your own.

   The team has a tough road game against the defending champions.

   Their road record this season is surprisingly strong.

   UsageYou can also say an away game.

   Similaraway

   Oppositehome

5. 5
   racing bikeadjective

   Made for riding a road bike on smooth, paved surfaces.

   She put road tires on her bike for the paved trail.

   His road frame is far lighter than his mountain bike.

   Note

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