roadside

[rohd-sahyd]

noun

1. the side or border of the road; wayside.

adjective

1. on or near the side of a road.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roadside¹

First recorded in 1705–15; road + side ¹

Example Sentences

One incident highlighted was when Young, "following a disagreement, drove at speed with an athlete in his car before abandoning them at the roadside, disregarding their safety and wellbeing".

From BBC

That’s probably what I looked like at Polly’s Freeze, a retro roadside eatery in Georgetown, Indiana, right across the river from Louisville.

From Salon

Many have described severe congestion, endless queues of cars and trucks, and long delays, with families stranded on the roadside while airstrikes continue overhead.

From BBC

Times guide to the best motels in California — with roadside restaurants, roadside attractions and more.

From Los Angeles Times

From gated colonies to roadside tea stalls, they are woven into the fabric of daily urban life.

From BBC