driveway

noun

drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā 

: a private road giving access from a public way to a building on abutting grounds

Examples of driveway in a Sentence

A long driveway led to the mansion.

Recent Examples on the Web

When the driveway is ready, pour the resurfacer out and spread it using a rubber squeegee, working on a small area at a time. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Avoid planting a mulberry tree near sidewalks and driveways to avoid fallen fruit on the pavement. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Within 20 feet of the driveway of a fire station or across the street within 75 feet of the driveway, where there are signs. — Margie Cullen, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

The victim then purchased around $420,000 in gold and, when a man showed up on the driveway, handed it over. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for driveway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

driveway

noun

drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā 

: a short private road from the street to a house, garage, or parking lot