laneway

noun

Definition of lanewaynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laneway
  1. street
  2. lane
  3. road
  4. thoroughfare
  5. highway
  6. roadway
  7. boulevard
  8. walkway
Noun
  • Parents pushed strollers with infants, as men, women and children of all ages crammed onto the street.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of street
Noun
  • The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization will reconsider its decision to end support for the funding agreement for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project in September.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • In the same document, the FHWA said that adding a bike lane could cut crashes on a two-lane road by as much as 30%.
    — Joel Rose, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of lane
Noun
  • Flooding is likely on roads and in urban areas, and some homes could be inundated, the center warned.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The road climbs through green mountains before suddenly revealing the Atlantic Ocean.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of road
Noun
  • The unearthed quarters included north-south thoroughfares intersected by east-west streets, forming open squares and public spaces, said Hisham el-Leithy, secretary general of the supreme council of antiquities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Others outside proudly waved their flags on the neighborhood thoroughfare, Westwood Boulevard.
    — Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of thoroughfare
Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Jakarta, Indonesia — A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said Monday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of highway
Noun
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Authorities closed Highway 39 due to firefighters and trucks blocking the roadway.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of roadway
Noun
  • Ling’s crew prepped, and the film crew shot, one side of Hollywood Boulevard at a time so as not to interrupt the tourism activities on the boulevard.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Four-way stops are substantially less efficient for all traffic than two-way stops and are intended as traffic-calming measures to prevent reckless, high-speed driving on quiet boulevards.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of boulevard
Noun
  • The ceiling is arched and lined with skylights to allow for light in walkway.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • Closer Raisel Iglesias began that period mostly unbothered at the far end of the walkway before media members found their way to his table.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of walkway

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“Laneway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laneway. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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