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Driveway - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A driveway is a private road or path leading from a public street to a house or garage, typically used for parking vehicles or accessing a property. It is often paved or graveled.

driveway

/ˈdraɪvweɪ/ /ˈdraɪvweɪ/

Definition:

A private road leading from a street to a house or garage, typically for vehicles.

Synonyms:

drive, access road, private road, approach

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

sidewalk, footpath

Common Collocations:

long driveway, gravel driveway, paved driveway, circular driveway

Derivatives:

driveways (plural), drivewayless (adj.)

Usage Tips:

Use "driveway" to refer to the path for cars leading to a home or garage, not public roads.

Common Phrases:

up the driveway, down the driveway, blocked the driveway

Etymology:

Derived from "drive" (to operate a vehicle) + "way" (a path), first recorded in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The car is parked in the driveway.
  • 2. She swept the leaves off the long gravel driveway.
  • 3. Their new house has a circular driveway for easy access.
  • 4. Don’t block the driveway with your bike.

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