driveway
- 01 A2 Elementary
a short, private road that leads from the street to a house or a garage.
a private road providing access from a public thoroughfare to a residence or garage, often used for parking vehicles.
Simple“He parked his car in the driveway so he wouldn't block the street.”
In context“The delivery driver backed carefully into the narrow driveway, making sure to avoid the low-hanging branches of the oak tree.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a private road that goes through a large area like a school or hospital.
a private road designed for circulation or access within a specific compound, institution, or large estate.
Simple“The hospital driveway circles around to the main entrance for easy drop-offs.”
In context“Security personnel monitored the main driveway of the corporate campus, ensuring that only authorised vehicles entered the research facility.”
Synonymsaccess roadservice road
From drive + way.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.