n.
- a wide way between places, especially one surfaced for use by vehicles.
- a way to achieving a particular outcome.
- a partly sheltered stretch of water near the shore in which ships can ride at anchor:
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Boston Roads.
- N. Amer. a railroad.
▸Brit. a railway track, especially as clear (or otherwise) for a train to proceed.
- an underground passage or gallery in a mine.
Phrase
- down the road
informal in the future. - in
(or out of)
the
(or one's)
road
informal in (or out of) someone's way. - one for the road
informal a final alcoholic drink before leaving. - on the road
- on a long journey or journeys.
▸without a permanent home and moving from place to place.
- (of a car) able to be driven.
Derivative
Etymology
OE rād ‘journey on horseback, foray’, of Gmc origin; rel. to ride.
