ring roads

Definition of ring roadsnext
plural of ring road, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ring roads
Noun
  • On straight paths, tracking is solid, but switchbacks and dense forests increase the risk of losing sight of the subject—or clipping a tree.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Before teeing it up, we were required to sign a waiver to play the unconventional 18-hole short course, a nod to its cliff-hugging switchbacks and a maze of showy cart path water crossings.
    T.J. Olwig, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This tragedy is the result of the administration sending federal agents onto our streets against the wishes of local law enforcement, including our respected Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ring roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring%20roads. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!