roadside

noun

road·​side ˈrōd-ˌsīd How to pronounce roadside (audio)
: the strip of land along a road : the side of a road
roadside adjective

Examples of roadside in a Sentence

a hamburger stand on the roadside
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Benefits include tire repair, 24/7 roadside assistance and trip interruption protections. Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 June 2026 Attached to the Liberty Aviation Museum, Tin Goose Diner feels like part restaurant, part roadside attraction, and part working museum exhibit. Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026 This lightweight pick has a breathable mesh outer for reliable ventilation, slim silhouette, and crucial stability and support to keep workouts and workdays on track—whether that means a roadside run, gym reps, or a 12-hour shift. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 May 2026 The dish itself took shape in mid-20th-century roadside spots, where fresh local chiles were added to burgers already on the grill. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for roadside

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roadside was circa 1657

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“Roadside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadside. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

roadside

1 of 2 noun
road·​side
ˈrōd-ˌsīd
: the strip of land along a road : the side of a road

roadside

2 of 2 adjective
: located by the side of a road
roadside hamburger stand

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