dirt road
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dirt road
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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To understand the mechanics of the horse’s gait, his team placed a series of cameras along a stretch of dirt road on what would later become the university’s campus.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
He recalled meeting one juror, in particular, at the end of a dirt road.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Investigating the smell, she ventured about 50 feet off the dirt road, toward heavy woods, where she peered into a tree-lined creek bed.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
In the meantime, to get to work at the market, Rahesh must walk for two hours along a rutted dirt road between barren mountains before he can catch a ride.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Maybeth and Dicey crossed the dirt road from the playground and found the path to the small campground.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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