wayside

noun

way·​side ˈwā-ˌsīd 

: the side of or land adjacent to a road or path

wayside adjective

see also:

by the wayside

Examples of wayside in a Sentence

Flowers grew along the wayside.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wayside

• by the wayside

Rhymes for wayside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

wayside

noun

way·​side ˈwā-ˌsīd 

: the side or border of a road or path

wayside adjective