Street
the feeder
What does the feeder mean?
What the rest of America calls a frontage road or service road, Houstonians call the feeder. It's the parallel surface street that feeds traffic on and off the freeway — and where half the city's strip malls, taquerias and gas stations live.
"Exit Westheimer and stay on the feeder 'til you see the Whataburger."
Origin
Texas highway vernacular — the road 'feeds' the freeway. Especially entrenched in Houston due to its endless feeder-lined freeways.
Frequently asked questions
What does "the feeder" mean in Texas?
It's Texan for the highway frontage or access road that runs alongside a freeway.
How do you use "the feeder" in a sentence?
"Get off at the next exit and stay on the feeder till you hit the gas station."
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