noun

ridgeway

Ridgeway (noun) means a path or track that runs along the crest of high ground. Example: “The old ridgeway offered walkers sweeping views across both valleys.”

noun

A path or track that runs along the crest of high ground.

"The old ridgeway offered walkers sweeping views across both valleys."

How to use ridgeway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA trail that follows the top of a ridge rather than the valley below.

Word forms

ridgeways plural

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The old _____ offered walkers sweeping views across both valleys.

Etymology

A compound of ridge and way.

Rhymes for ridgeway

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ridgeway” mean?

The word “ridgeway” means a path or track that runs along the crest of high ground. In plain terms, a trail that follows the top of a ridge rather than the valley below.

How do you use “ridgeway” in a sentence?

Here is “ridgeway” used in a sentence: “The old ridgeway offered walkers sweeping views across both valleys.”

What part of speech is “ridgeway”?

“Ridgeway” is a noun.

What is the meaning of ridgeway?

"ridgeway" (noun) means a path or track that runs along the crest of high ground.