Road (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, carriage, etc., between two or more points; street or highway.
  2. a way or course: the road to peace.
  3. a railroad.
  4. a partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor.
  5. any tunnel in a mine used for hauling.
  6. the places, usually outside of New York City, at which theatrical companies on tour generally give performances.
Idioms
  1. to drive or move very fast.
  2. in the future: Economists see higher interest rates down the road.
  3. to begin or resume traveling: We hit the road before sunrise.
  4. a final alcoholic drink taken just before departing from a party, tavern, or the like.
  5. on the road,
    • traveling, especially as a sales representative.
    • on tour, as a theatrical company: The musical ends its New York run next week to go on the road.
    • started; under way: We need funds to get the project on the road.
  6. See entry at take the high road.
  7. to begin a journey or tour.
noun
    • an open way, usually surfaced with asphalt or concrete, providing passage from one place to another
    • (as modifier)
    • (in combination)
    • a street
    • (capital when part of a name)
    • US short for railroad
    • one of the tracks of a railway
  4. a way, path, or course
  5. a partly sheltered anchorage
  6. a drift or tunnel in a mine, esp a level one
  7. to start or resume travelling
  8. on the road
    • travelling, esp as a salesman
    • (of a theatre company, pop group, etc) on tour
    • leading a wandering life
  9. to begin a journey or tour
  10. a last alcoholic drink before leaving
Road (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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