Roads: meaning, definitions and examples

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roads

 

[ roสŠdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation route

Roads are pathways or routes that are specifically designed for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. They can vary in size, structure, and purpose, ranging from small alleys and streets to large highways and major thoroughfares. Roads facilitate the movement of people and goods, connecting different locations and communities.

Synonyms

path, route, thoroughfare, way

Examples of usage

  • The town built new roads to improve access for commuters.
  • We drove for hours along the winding mountain roads.
  • The map showed all the major roads in the region.
  • Traffic was heavy on the main roads during rush hour.

Translations

Translations of the word "roads" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estradas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเค•เฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช StraรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ะพะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drogi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“่ทฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท routes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carreteras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yollar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cesty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“่ทฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ceste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vegi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yollar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carreteras

Etymology

The word 'road' originates from the Old English term 'rฤd', which meant a journey or a riding. Its usage dates back to medieval times when paths were primarily constructed for the purpose of travel on horseback or by foot. Over time, these paths evolved into broader routes suitable for vehicles as transportation technologies advanced. In the 18th and 19th centuries, with the expansion of the industrial revolution, the development of paved roads became crucial for commerce and trade. The modern concept of roads includes highways, byways, and various classifications essential for urban planning and infrastructure development. Today, roads are integral to everyday life, facilitating transportation, communication, and connecting communities.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,062, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.