road

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a way of achieving something or a path you take in life.

n. a metaphorical path or course of action leading to a specific result or destination.

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“Hard work is the only road to success in this business.”

“The long road to recovery began with small, daily exercises designed to restore her mobility after the surgery.”

C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Nautical Technical

n. a safe place near the shore where ships can stay at anchor.

n. a partly sheltered area of water near a shore where vessels may ride at anchor; often used in the plural form 'roads'.

“The fleet waited in the roads until the storm passed.”

“The merchant vessels gathered in the protected roads, awaiting a favourable wind to begin their journey across the channel.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Informal

n. a very flat and hard surface in cricket that makes it easy to hit the ball.

n. a hard, flat pitch that offers little assistance to bowlers and is highly favourable for batting.

“The batsmen scored many runs because the pitch was a total road.”

“The opening pair capitalised on the flat road of a pitch, reaching a century partnership before the first drinks break.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports American English

adj. happening at the stadium of the opposing team.

adj. pertaining to a game or series of games played at the opponent's venue.

“The team is tired after their long road trip this week.”

“The coach expressed concern about the team's poor road record, noting that they had lost five consecutive games away from home.”