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 existing driveway would be improved to separate arena traffic from police department traffic. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

When Bisnow struggled to unload a piano in the driveway, their new neighbors stepped in to help. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Bullet holes were found by authorities in the property’s gate and an RV parked in the driveway. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Surface tree roots may also push their way through sidewalk cracks or buckle pavement in driveways. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 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