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wayside

 

[ หˆweษชหŒsaษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

side of road

The term 'wayside' refers to the area that lies beside a road or pathway. It typically denotes the land adjacent to the route used by travelers or the features that arise in this space, such as trees, bushes, or signage. Waysides can also be places where travelers may stop to rest or take a break on their journey. Depending on local culture and geography, waysides may have different amenities or characteristics compared to urban or rural roadways.

Synonyms

pathside, roadside, verge

Examples of usage

  • She stopped to pick wildflowers at the wayside.
  • The wayside was adorned with beautiful blooming plants.
  • Rest areas can often be found along the wayside for weary travelers.
  • The old bench at the wayside was a perfect spot to relax.

Translations

Translations of the word "wayside" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น beira da estrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเค• เค•เคฟเคจเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wegeseite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pinggir jalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะทะฑั–ั‡ั‡ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pobocze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“็ซฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bord de route

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orilla del camino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yol kenarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธธ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู†ุจ ุงู„ุทุฑูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okraj cesty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทฏ่พน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rob ceste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vegamรถrk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะป ะถะธะตะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ–แƒ˜แƒก แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yol kษ™narฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borde del camino

Etymology

The word 'wayside' originates from the Old English term 'wegside', which is a compound of 'weg' meaning 'way' or 'road' and 'side', meaning 'the edge of something'. Historically, it has been used to refer to the fringes or margins of pathways or roads where travelers might pause or encounter various natural features. The earliest recorded use can be traced back to the medieval period when it pertained to the spaces beside lanes where small inns or resting spots would be placed to accommodate travelers. Over time, 'wayside' has maintained this geographic implication but has also culturally evolved to symbolize places of leisure or scenic beauty alongside travel routes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,968, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.