driveway

noun

drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā 

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

Example Sentences

A long driveway led to the mansion.

Recent Examples on the Web

In Pennsylvania last week, a black bear attacked two young children who were playing in their driveway outside of their home, officials said. —Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 28 May 2023

As far as parking away from the stadium is concerned, fans will not be able to pay to park in Foxborough neighbors’ driveways and yards, after the town voted to ban the practice in 2012. —Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023

From our smart outdoor grill in the backyard to security cameras placed in the driveway, every single device and appliance in the home is now fully connected—without a dead zone to be found. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2023

Investigators suspect Bahena, the victim and several other people were gathered in the driveway when Bahena pulled out a gun and opened fire. —Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2023

Upon arrival, crews found a single-story house with heavy fire showing from the garage and two vehicles parked in the driveway, according to the release. —Megan Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2023

Or when wind blows heaps of snow from the front lawn to bury the driveway. —Detroit Free Press, 12 May 2023

Berra’s house was on a circular driveway, so either route to the destination was equally valid. —Kyle Smith, wsj.com, 11 May 2023

The perpetual quest for parking—whether on the street, in a driveway, parking lot, or garage—has driven city planning for nearly a century. —The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 26 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

driveway

noun

drive·​way ˈdrīv-ˌwā 

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