adj B1 Intermediate Uncommon

roadside

ROHD-syd

Roadside (adj) means Situated at the edge of a road. Example: “They grabbed lunch at a roadside diner.”

adj

Situated at the edge of a road.

"They grabbed lunch at a roadside diner."

noun

The strip of ground alongside a road.

"Wildflowers grew thick along the roadside."

How to use roadside

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe edge of a road, or something located right next to a road.

Common pairings

roadside assistance roadside diner along the roadside

roadsides plural

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From "road" + "side," describing the strip of land bordering a road.

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What does “roadside” mean?

The word “roadside” means situated at the edge of a road. In plain terms, the edge of a road, or something located right next to a road.

How do you pronounce “roadside”?

“Roadside” is pronounced ROHD-syd (/ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “roadside” in a sentence?

Here is “roadside” used in a sentence: “They grabbed lunch at a roadside diner.”

What part of speech is “roadside”?

Depending on how it is used, “roadside” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “roadside” a common word?

“Roadside” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “roadside” have?

“Roadside” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: situated at the edge of a road.

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