byroad

noun

Definition of byroadnext
as in alley

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  1. alley
  2. walkway
  3. passageway
  4. alleyway
  5. bypath
  6. byway
  7. shortcut
Noun
  • Gauff knocked the ball into a rectangular expanse of blue, as Jović stood in the doubles alley and doubled over to her knees, trying to catch her breath.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Police said the sisters were sitting inside a black Toyota Camry, parked in an alley outside their apartment, when a gunman walked up and opened fire, striking both women.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of alley
Noun
  • But now, the walkway beyond it guides visitors past rows of photographs.
    — Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The university said the move is intended to improve safety, reduce fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and ensure walkways remain accessible.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of walkway
Noun
  • Before the war, the strait was a key passageway through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply passed every day.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Israel may also prove to be a significant obstacle to Syria’s reemergence as a reliable passageway for trade.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of passageway
Noun
  • One recent evening, the horror director Oren Peli stopped by one such boozer, in an alleyway off the Strand, looked around amiably, and ordered a Coke.
    — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Santa, who was heavy and plodding with bad knees, couldn’t keep up as Gayle tailed this man through an alleyway.
    — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleyway
Noun
  • The new focus on the canals was rehabilitation by master plan, with every planter positioned, every café table in conformity with rules of access, every bypath checked for liability, every inspiration — however lovely — thrashed out by committee.
    — Longreads, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
Definition of bypath
Noun
  • Today, the scenic byway offers a slower way to explore the South, with opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and discovering historic landmarks along the way.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
  • More to Explore From Grand Marais, adventurous travelers can detour inland along the 57-mile Gunflint Trail, a scenic byway leading toward the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of byway
Noun
  • Consistency still matters, and the system is not framed as an instant shortcut.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no shortcut to holding quality steady across dozens of markets.
    — Pete First, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
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