byway
Americannoun
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a secluded, private, or obscure road.
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a subsidiary or obscure field of research, endeavor, etc.
noun
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a secondary or side road, esp in the country
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an area, field of study, etc, that is very obscure or of secondary importance
Etymology
Origin of byway
Example Sentences
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“The Lowdown” travels through the streets and byways of Oklahoma prairie country in a way that celebrates its homey beauty, with scenes bathed in the golden light typically associated with L.A. noir.
From Salon
The inquiry into social justice merely continued down more inward byways.
From Los Angeles Times
The coca farmers, along with miners and other allies, shut down La Paz, erecting roadblocks on all major highways and byways in and out of the capital and choking the economy.
From Salon
As I walked through the well-organized, welcoming tents and clean byways, I felt so proud of the students, staff and faculty who collectively made this happen.
From Seattle Times
Mr. Thornton, who has lived in the area for about 40 years, uses scanners and cameras to get bird’s-eye views of the highways and byways.
From New York Times
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