ring roads

Definition of ring roadsnext
plural of ring road, chiefly British

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Noun
  • There are 52 switchbacks on this trail, which was completed in 1918, with panoramic views along the way and an up-close look at the rock’s geological intricacies.
    Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Descend its famously crooked path, flanked by cascading hydrangeas and storybook Edwardian homes—then watch cars zigzag through eight tight switchbacks while tourists crowd the sidewalks, snapping photos of its surreal descent.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The chamber estimated that more than 100,000 spectators crowded the streets to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
    Staff report, Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Closer to the lobby is the quaint Minsheng district, a leafy and walkable grid of low-slung streets filled with mom-and-pop shops, neighborhood shrines, and increasingly, indie cafes and design studios.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Ring roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring%20roads. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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