1
: a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
2
: a relatively narrow way or track: such as
a
: an ocean route used by or prescribed for ships
b
: a strip of roadway for a single line of vehicles
c
: air lane
d
: any of several parallel courses on a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race
e
: an unmarked lengthwise division of a playing area which defines the playing zone of a particular player
f
: a narrow hardwood surface having pins at one end and a gutter along each side that is used in bowling
g
lane
2 of 2Scottish variant of lone
Examples of lane in a Sentence
Noun
The truck's driver kept changing lanes.
She moved to the outside lane.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
After regaining control, the cyclist continued north but failed to remain in his lane as his vehicle went around a curve.
—Jon Rabiroff, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The Elantra then veered into the eastbound lane and struck a 2014 Toyota RAV4 head-on, sending the Toyota off the right shoulder and into a rollover, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The south lane on West Fifth Street between Throckmorton Street and Lamar Street will be closed then.
—Brayden Garcia
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
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Noun
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
After regaining control, the cyclist continued north but failed to remain in his lane as his vehicle went around a curve.
—Jon Rabiroff, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The Elantra then veered into the eastbound lane and struck a 2014 Toyota RAV4 head-on, sending the Toyota off the right shoulder and into a rollover, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The south lane on West Fifth Street between Throckmorton Street and Lamar Street will be closed then.
—Brayden Garcia
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
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“Lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lane. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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