dirt road

American  

noun

1. an unpaved road.

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dirt road British  

noun

1. an unsealed country road

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Etymology

Origin of dirt road

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

I head down the dirt road—now complete with no ruts or potholes thanks to me and Zach—when there’s a scream.

From Literature

Also do not drive off-road unless it is a designated dirt road, and make sure you read warning signs because some of the dirt roads can be sandy, and two-wheel drive cars and even some AWD vehicles may get stuck.

From Los Angeles Times

We traveled from those high-rise cities to our next church in a Cambodian village at the end of a dirt road where first-generation Christians celebrated Easter with singing, tribal dances and preaching on the proofs of the Resurrection, the power of which was on beautiful display in their faces and voices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nearly an hour later, she turned onto a rutted dirt road and cranked up the Shania Twain tune “Honey, I’m home.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The teen told Williams he was going to meet friends at the dirt road abutting the store.

From The Wall Street Journal