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 property also includes two driveways, a gardening shed and a fire-pit area. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Ask them to contact you if an unfamiliar vehicle repeatedly appears in the driveway or someone begins carrying furniture inside. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The house sits on a high point overlooking the Hampshire Downs, with the driveway winding through the land and trees before reaching the main entrance. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

During Tuesday’s discussion, council members noted that the lane could potentially extend beyond the Sierra Wilds property and into the area around the existing church and school driveway. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 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