noun
Uncommon
driveway
DRYV-way
Driveway (noun) means a short private road or paved strip connecting a house or garage to the public street. Example: “She parked her car halfway up the driveway.”
noun
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A short private road or paved strip connecting a house or garage to the public street.
"She parked her car halfway up the driveway."
"The kids were shooting hoops in the driveway after school."
"Please don't block the driveway, because we need to get the van out early."
How to use driveway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe private stretch of road between the street and your house or garage.
Common pairings
parked in the driveway
clear the driveway
gravel driveway
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Word forms
- Plural
- driveways
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of drive and way — literally, the way you drive to reach your house.
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Rhymes for driveway
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What does “driveway” mean?
The word “driveway” means a short private road or paved strip connecting a house or garage to the public street. In plain terms, the private stretch of road between the street and your house or garage.
How do you pronounce “driveway”?
“Driveway” is pronounced DRYV-way (/ˈdɹaɪvˌweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “driveway” in a sentence?
Here is “driveway” used in a sentence: “She parked her car halfway up the driveway.”
What part of speech is “driveway”?
“Driveway” is a noun.
Is “driveway” a common word?
“Driveway” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a "driveway" and a "road"?
A "driveway" is a short private road or paved strip connecting a house or garage to the public street, meant for use by residents and their visitors. A "road" is typically a public thoroughfare intended for general traffic, not owned or maintained privately by a single household.
Is a "driveway" always paved?
Most driveways are paved with materials such as asphalt, concrete, or gravel, since the definition centres on a short private connecting strip between a house or garage and the street. However, the surface material can vary depending on the property.
