Synonyms for

Road

Verb / rəʊd / Another word for road — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that vehicles can use.

Synonyms & similar words

route street highway path thoroughfare route avenue boulevard motorway freeway expressway lane byway alley trail track way course passage turnpike artery

Synonyms by register

Formal

thoroughfare avenue boulevard highway

Informal

street way lane route

Literary

wayfarer's path journey's course

Antonyms

path trail track sidewalk footpath alley

Common collocations

  • open road
  • long road
  • country road
  • main road
  • on the road
  • road ahead
  • road safety
  • road rage

Word family

noun road
adjective roadworthy

Usage note

While 'road' and 'street' are often used interchangeably, 'street' typically refers to a public way in a city or town, often lined with buildings, whereas 'road' can be more general, including rural routes.

Example sentences

  1. I drove down the road to get to the store.
  2. The road was very bumpy and hard to drive on.
  3. We walked along the road to the park.
  4. The road was closed due to construction.
  5. The road was covered in snow and ice.

Quotes

  • The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve your dreams.
  • I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
  • The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.

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