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

The legislation expands smog check exemptions for certain collector cars that have been relegated to driveways and garages due to the challenge of passing a smog check. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The two driveways also allow the homes to function independently, a feature that could appeal to buyers seeking a vacation compound or a full-time mountain retreat. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Alongside the shoes will come a range of apparel with Clark’s childhood days of shooting in her driveway, which had to be extended to keep up with her expanding range, as a major theme. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Deputies said that a rifle and two handguns were found on the driveway after the shooting. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 Sep. 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