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side road

noun

Definition of side road

as in side street

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Recent Examples of side road There is no turning back, no compromise, no side road. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026 Around Pittsburgh's South Hills, main roads were in good shape, but side roads were a problem. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 Icy glaze is possible on untreated surfaces, such as sidewalks, side roads. — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, as Bunny is on his way to the scene of the accident, a mysterious vehicle forces his driver, Lamar (Zuri James), down a side road, into a hail of bullets from masked gunmen. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for side road

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Noun

We were attacked by these kids with cameras in this little side street to the bar.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of side street

Noun

On secondary roads like Kuwohi, buses, motorhomes, vans longer than 25 feet, and passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Icy spots could form on paved surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, primary and secondary roads, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2026

Definition of secondary road

Noun

Planning Commission member Karen Sherman pointed out the city ordinance prohibits driveways exiting onto collector streets for safety.

— Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Then, exit the PATCO gates, follow the signs to the street level and head north on South 13th Street toward James Street; then left on Walnut Street, which is where SEPTA's Walnut-Locust Station is located.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of street

Noun

The greatest concern is high tide through Sunday morning and swells from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel could create dangerous conditions with beach erosion and seawater once again flooding beach roads and paths.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
The former Cup champion finished third, overcoming a speeding-on-pit-road penalty and other drama en route to that result.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026

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