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

As high school football has evolved, the days of 2,000-yard rushers have gone by the wayside. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Reevaluate debt Paying down debt should not fall to the wayside entirely, even when your budget feels tight. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026

Even though passenger travel by train has fallen to the wayside with the advent of faster travel methods, its impact on Sacramento remains plain in its streets. — Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

While that dream fell by the wayside, my skin certainly looks firmer and better lifted by the time my therapist is through. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026

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