secondary road

noun

Synonyms of secondary roadnext
1
: a road not of primary importance
2
: a feeder road

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Use caution when traveling, especially on secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026 The secondary roads, such as Baseline or Stagecoach here in Little Rock, got a lot of attention today and should be pretty good overall. Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026 Here's how to track snowplows in Michigan In Wayne County, road-clearing trucks first prioritize freeways, then move to county primary and secondary roads, subdivisions and gravel roads, in that order, Tomocik said. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Additionally, secondary roads remain unchanged and continue to be covered with snow and ice. Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for secondary road

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of secondary road was in 1903

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“Secondary road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secondary%20road. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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