roadside
ROHD-syd
Roadside (adj) means Situated at the edge of a road. Example: “They grabbed lunch at a roadside diner.”
adj
1
Situated at the edge of a road.
"They grabbed lunch at a roadside diner."
noun
1
The strip of ground alongside a road.
"Wildflowers grew thick along the roadside."
How to use roadside
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe edge of a road, or something located right next to a road.
Common pairings
roadside assistance
roadside diner
along the roadside
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Word forms
- Plural
- roadsides
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Etymology
From "road" + "side," describing the strip of land bordering a road.
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Rhymes for roadside
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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.
