bypath

noun

by·​path ˈbī-ˌpath How to pronounce bypath (audio)
-ˌpäth
: byway

Examples of bypath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new focus on the canals was rehabilitation by master plan, with every planter positioned, every café table in conformity with rules of access, every bypath checked for liability, every inspiration — however lovely — thrashed out by committee. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bypath was in the 14th century

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“Bypath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bypath. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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bypath

noun
by·​path ˈbī-ˌpath How to pronounce bypath (audio)
-ˌpȧth
: byway

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