Word
backroad
Countable noun
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.
Examples
“We took a quiet backroad to avoid the heavy highway traffic.”
“The GPS led us off the main highway and onto a dusty backroad that wound through miles of cornfields.”
“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.”
Examples
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.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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