byroad
- noun
- /ˈbaɪroʊd/
- UK
:
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
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The children played along the dusty byroad, enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside.
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We took a scenic route along a narrow byroad to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway.
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After a long drive, we decided to explore a winding byroad that led to a charming little village.
Synonyms
18
3.1
A small quiet road used to avoid traffic and reach local homes
11
2.4
A smaller road that goes off a main road
9
2.6
A small quiet street away from the main roads in a town or city
9
7.4
A small quiet road in the countryside that people do not use often
7
1.7
A small road that turns off a main road
3
1.6
A street that mainly lets people reach nearby homes and shops rather than pass through
1
4.4
A narrow passage between buildings in a town or city
1
5.3
A small quiet street away from the main road or a less known place
1
1.5
A street that gives direct access to houses with little through traffic
A small quiet path in the countryside that few people use
A rough road in the countryside for carts
A small narrow lane in a village or countryside
Antonyms
How Busy
Surface Forms
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.