roadside

[rohd-sahyd]

noun

1. the side or border of the road; wayside.

adjective

1. on or near the side of a road.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadside¹

First recorded in 1705–15; road + side ¹

Example Sentences

It runs about 1.6 miles between the roadside and the bluffs over the Pacific.

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His fake menagerie has become a popular roadside attraction.

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The company, founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina when people were trying to locate and stay connected to loved ones, has added more services such as roadside assistance and identity theft protection.

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Slowly walking from the entrance, Ms Moyo joined a group of women by the roadside, young children tied to their backs, waiting with uncertainty for what would happen next.

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We found him digging by the roadside at the mass grave site, pulling secrets from the soil.

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