lane

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a narrow road, especially in the countryside or between buildings.

n. a narrow rural road or a restricted urban thoroughfare, often lacking a central dividing line.

“The car drove slowly down the narrow country lane lined with tall trees.”

“We spent the afternoon wandering through the winding lanes of the old town, discovering hidden courtyards and artisan workshops.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a marked path for a single runner in a race or a swimmer in a pool.

n. a designated parallel course for a competitor in a race, such as in athletics or competitive swimming.

“The fastest runner usually starts the race in the middle lane.”

“The swimmer was disqualified after drifting into the adjacent lane during the final lap of the medley.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Technical

n. a fixed route that ships or planes must follow.

n. a prescribed route for maritime or aerial navigation, designed to ensure safety and traffic management.

“The cargo ship followed the busy shipping lane across the Atlantic Ocean.”

“Air traffic controllers monitored the commercial flight lanes closely to ensure minimum separation distances were maintained during the storm.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the long, narrow wooden floor where you roll a bowling ball.

n. the long, narrow wooden or synthetic surface along which a bowling ball is delivered toward the pins.

“We booked two lanes at the bowling alley for my birthday party.”

“The professional bowler complained that the oil pattern on the lane was inconsistent, affecting the ball's hook potential.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Slang

n. one of the main paths on a map in certain video games.

n. a primary path on a MOBA map that connects the opposing bases and serves as a conduit for non-player characters.

“The team lost the match because they didn't defend the bottom lane well.”

“Effective communication between players is essential when rotating between lanes to counter an enemy ambush.”