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

Furtak began baking her sourdough bread on weekends and selling them at the end of her driveway in Bristol. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

There are many things to consider, including driveway locations on the block and traffic density. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026

Secured gates open to a driveway flanked by mature privacy hedges. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Crowds of tourists started blocking her driveway and ignoring parking signs. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 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