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byroad

byroad

7.7
A small quiet side road in the countryside
  • noun
  • /ˈbaɪroʊd/
  • UK
translation icon : camino secundario
  • Harold had let us off on a byroad, which he told us would take us through to Tampa quicker than the main road.

Examples

  • The children played along the dusty byroad, enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside.

  • We took a scenic route along a narrow byroad to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway.

  • After a long drive, we decided to explore a winding byroad that led to a charming little village.

Synonyms

back road
vsbyroad
18 3.1

A small quiet road used to avoid traffic and reach local homes

is more strongly tied to countryside locations and less traffic
turnoff
vsbyroad
11 2.4

A smaller road that goes off a main road

refers to the whole quiet country side road rather than just an exit
backstreet
vsbyroad
9 2.6

A small quiet street away from the main roads in a town or city

is similar in smallness but applies especially to countryside rather than towns
byway
vsbyroad
9 7.4

A small quiet road in the countryside that people do not use often

is the everyday term for such a small, less-travelled country road
side road
vsbyroad
7 1.7

A small road that turns off a main road

is more about a quiet rural route rather than merely a branch
local road
vsbyroad
3 1.6

A street that mainly lets people reach nearby homes and shops rather than pass through

emphasizes low traffic in rural areas rather than access to properties
laneway
vsbyroad
  • UK
1 4.4

A narrow passage between buildings in a town or city

describes a rural, less-travelled side road far from urban narrow passages
bystreet
vsbyroad
  • UK
1 5.3

A small quiet street away from the main road or a less known place

is similar but focuses more on rural side roads than streets
local street
vsbyroad
  • Specialized
1 1.5

A street that gives direct access to houses with little through traffic

focuses on being a low-traffic rural side road rather than property access
bypath
vsbyroad
  • Archaic
7.5

A small quiet path in the countryside that few people use

is the same meaning but simply a different traditional form
cartroad
vsbyroad
  • Archaic
9.3

A rough road in the countryside for carts

is a gentler term for a small country road without roughness focus
loke
vsbyroad
  • Archaic
9.9

A small narrow lane in a village or countryside

shares the rural small-road sense but is the common modern label

Antonyms

629 1.0

A main road that connects big towns or cities for long trips

35 1.1

A big road that carries most traffic and connects towns

How Busy

highway
629 1.0
road
1.0
lane
405 1.0
byroad
  • UK
7.7
track
2.2
footpath
  • UK
9 1.9

Surface Forms

byroad singular
byroads plural

Etymology

The word byroad is made of two simple parts: by meaning 'at the side' or 'near' and road meaning 'road'. That's why a byroad is a small, quieter road beside the main road.