roadside
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of roadside
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Example Sentences
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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
As a newborn, Becky Chaplin still had her umbilical cord attached when a vet who was out jogging discovered her in a bag by the roadside in Kenya.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Slowly rolling through this scene, we spotted two critters scurrying along the roadside — fist-size creatures hopping on their back legs.
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
The roadside hedges were gone to rows of black and twisted brambles.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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