Word
rest stop
Definition
compound. a place next to a highway where drivers can stop to use the bathroom, eat, or get gas.
compound. a designated area adjacent to a major highway providing facilities such as restrooms, parking, and often food services for motorists. Primarily an American English term; the British equivalent is 'service station' or 'services'.
Examples
“We stopped at a rest stop to buy some water.”
“After driving for four hours, the family pulled into a rest stop to stretch their legs and use the facilities.”
“The state government recently allocated funds to renovate several aging rest stops along the interstate to improve safety for long-haul truckers.”
Examples
simple
“We stopped at a rest stop to buy some water.”
contextual
“After driving for four hours, the family pulled into a rest stop to stretch their legs and use the facilities.”
complex
“The state government recently allocated funds to renovate several aging rest stops along the interstate to improve safety for long-haul truckers.”
Usage
Commonly used in North America; usually functions as a countable noun.
Teaching tip
Use this to teach regional variations in travel vocabulary, contrasting it with the British 'services' or 'service station'.
Scan code
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