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backroad

n. countable
B1 Intermediate
Definition

n. a small, quiet road that does not have much traffic. These roads are usually in the countryside and are not the main way to get to a place.

n. a minor or secondary road, typically located in a rural area and characterized by low traffic volume.


SIMPLE

We took a quiet backroad to avoid the heavy highway traffic.

CONTEXTUAL

The GPS led us off the main highway and onto a dusty backroad that wound through miles of cornfields.

COMPLEX

While the primary arteries were choked with holiday travelers, we navigated a network of winding backroads that offered both a faster arrival and a more scenic view of the valley.

Usage

Often used in the plural to describe a general network of minor routes.

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