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lovers' lane

American  

noun

  1. a secluded lane, road, or parking area sought out by lovers for its privacy.

lovers' lane Idioms  

  1. A secluded road or area sought out by lovers seeking privacy. For example, The police loved to embarrass youngsters parked in lovers' lane. [Late 1800s]

Etymology

Origin of lovers' lane

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

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From Forbes • Oct. 11, 2011

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