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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Take photos around the Muffler Man, a mid-century roadside attraction that Gus has lovingly restored. Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Tanyapong notes that many of their clients, particularly those that run small roadside stalls, buy their products wholesale from the broader conglomerate. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026 According to Iran Human Rights, the family was forced to bury Aminian’s body along the roadside between Kermanshah and the nearby city of Kamyaran. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026 Funny, yes, but also a vital piece to any roadside assistance kit. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Roadside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadside. Accessed 15 Jan. 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

More from Merriam-Webster on roadside

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!