byway

noun

Definition of bywaynext
as in highway

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Recent Examples of byway Savor sweeping views from parks along the Great River Road byway, which runs the full length of both sides of the river. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 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 Although little known outside western Pennsylvania, this historic byway remains central not only to American history but also American innovation. — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 Ziller said the working group for the scenic byway held its first meeting May 19. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for byway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for byway
  1. highway
  2. lane
  3. road
  4. thoroughfare
  5. route
  6. path
  7. bypath
  8. street
Noun
  • Bundy was stopped by the highway patrol in Salt Lake City town in 1975 — leading to that 1976 conviction — and his vehicle was seized.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Utah Navajo Health System posted several active highway closures, with detours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of highway
Noun
  • The big rig traveling in the far right northbound lane of the highway drifted, for unknown reasons, into the right shoulder and hit both vehicles.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • DeleteMe zaps your listings from data brokers, leaving you refreshed, unbothered, and in your lane, and saves you 20% with coupon code PCMAG.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of lane
Noun
  • The tortuous road to the flat-out Democratic victory ran through a number of key milestones.
    — James D. Zirin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Lucianie Vil Ma Rouge, Thiotte, southeastern Haiti Lucianie Vil, 70, is a Madan Sara, one of the women traders who travel Haiti’s roads and markets to support their families and feed their communities.
    — Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of road
Noun
  • The emerald green bridge is a major thoroughfare connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island, home to both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • During the protests, also known as Occupy Central, demonstrators occupied major thoroughfares for 79 days in an ultimately unsuccessful push for direct election for the city’s leader.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of thoroughfare
Noun
  • Mount Taishan is the tallest peak in the province, and while there are several routes for hikers, some more challenging than others, and the longest climb features more than 7,000 steps.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Aramco is also exploring additional overseas storage capacity and alternative export routes to strengthen its global supply network.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of route
Noun
  • The play changed the momentum of the game and in many ways paved the path for the Panthers’ third consecutive loss and the Broncos’ fifth consecutive win.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Localized and shallow flooding of beach parking lots, bike paths, and walkways.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of path
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
  • Wandering the cobbled streets here feels like a wonderfully indulgent way to pass the time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of street

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“Byway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byway. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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