main/major road

noun

: a road that is commonly used and that goes through the main part of a city, town, etc.

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At an overcrowded camp off the main road connecting the capital to Pétionville, 26-year old Emerson Delva looks on with a mix of pride and melancholy. Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 The resort's 39 units are spread across several buildings on both sides of the main road, offering a mix of accommodations including charming cottages, studios, and spacious suites. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 This small town sits on Santa Rosa Island, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge and a scenic stretch of coastal road that is easy to navigate by car; the main road runs parallel to the beach. Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 Along the southern front, Ukrainian drones began to blow up military convoys on the main road from Russia to Crimea. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for main/major road

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“Main/major road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/main%2Fmajor%20road. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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