plural rest areas
US
: an area next to a highway where people can stop to rest, use the bathroom, get food, etc.
called also (US) rest stop
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“Rest area.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rest%20area. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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