Thesaurus results for LANEWAY

laneway

noun

Definition of laneway

British

as in street

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Recent Examples of laneway Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife. — Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 Its laneway culture, independent spirit, and deep bar history mirror Death & Co’s own ethos of craft and discovery. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 Melbourne’s unmistakable energy—from its famed café culture to its vibrant laneways and cutting-edge galleries—is woven into the event, making the city as much a protagonist as the sport itself. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 The track beat out songs by other Adelaide acts such as Cold Chisel and Paul Kelly, who have both been honored with laneways in the South Australian capital. — Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laneway

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Noun

The picture will brighten considerably if one of those players, Macario, who wore street clothes, can make it back this season and show the form that earned her the largest contract in NWSL history.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
That evening, midnight-shift officers spotted the animal trotting on a residential street in the area and slowly pursued it in a patrol vehicle, some of which was shown in a short video clip the police department posted on social media Friday.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of street

Noun

In May, the Atlanta Department of Transportation added concrete barriers to the inside of a bike lane on Cherokee Avenue in an attempt to further protect cyclists from cars.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Stewart, who has 6,588 points, made a basket in the lane early in the third quarter to move past Candace Parker (6,574).

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of lane

Noun

What’s different this time is getting to the Diner, as both Santa Monica Blvd (which the Diner faces) and Sunset Blvd are seeing extended road work – some of it due to a water main that burst on July 16.

— Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Two Boston city councilors are pushing for a change in city law that would require Mayor Michelle Wu to report street projects annually as Wu faces criticism for stalling road work before a city employee was killed by a truck.

— Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of road

Noun

This new thoroughfare created an easy and direct route to reach the park by car that avoided steep mountain roads, according to park history.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Authorities partially closed a major thoroughfare in Alexandria on Monday after a hazardous-materials incident left a white, powderlike substance scattered across the road, officials said.

— Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

Definition of thoroughfare

Noun

Large cracks appeared on major roads, including an elevated highway, and a goods train derailed, according to NHK, while rail ‌services were halted and flights grounded.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
While the advanced driving settings on the highway felt unpredictable and inconsistent, the interior tech on the massive 56-inch Hyperscreen touchscreen was reliably, well, visible.

— Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of highway

Noun

Cal Fire officials said night-flying helicopters attacked spot fires overnight while bulldozers cut a fire line along a ridge east of Sand Creek Road after flames crossed the roadway.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Shaking from a quake could damage wharves, piers, buildings and roadway above the seawall.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of roadway

Noun

The 51-year-old woman, who was hospitalized, collided with the woman’s vehicle after fleeing an earlier hit-and-run crash just minutes before at Elk Grove and Franklin boulevards, according to the Elk Grove Police Department.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
On the boulevard itself, parking spots were filling up as drivers hurtled down the busy roadway.

— Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of boulevard

Noun

The stunning front entry makes a statement with an arched portico, columns, a bluestone walkway, stone surrounds and sidelights on both sides of the custom front door, all framed by hydrangeas and daylilies.

— Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Today, the elevated walkway is illuminated at night, serving as a dazzling photo op.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of walkway

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