: 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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His content is best known for his spontaneous interactions, such as stopping to talk with strangers on the roadside or offering impromptu taxi services.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The roadside eatery held the promise of tacos, burritos or whatever else our hungry hiker appetites desired.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some are right near the roadside, others can be found along hiking trails, and a few require some tricky navigation.
—Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
The roadside eatery held the promise of tacos, burritos or whatever else our hungry hiker appetites desired.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Some are right near the roadside, others can be found along hiking trails, and a few require some tricky navigation.
—Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for roadside
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“Roadside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadside. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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