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roadside

American

[rohd-sahyd] / ˈroʊdˌsaɪd /

noun

the side or border of the road; wayside.

adjective

on or near the side of a road.

Etymology

Origin of roadside

First recorded in 1705–15; road + side ¹

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The group was originally funded to offer what seemed a simple answer to roadside waste along the A82.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Globalstar operates satellites of its own, providing links that allow users of Apple’s iPhone to text, call emergency assistance and seek roadside help in areas not covered by traditional cell service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

From kitschy roadside stops like Forever Marilyn to full-on attractions, here’s where to go when you’re stuck in traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"The weather is not good," Aminat Jimoh told AFP as he fried tofu by a cluttered roadside.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s a vivid image: G lying next to an abandoned tire and some fast-food trash in a flooded roadside ditch.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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