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roadside

American  
[rohd-sahyd] / ˈroʊdˌsaɪd /

noun

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


adjective

  1. on or near the side of a road.

Etymology

Origin of roadside

First recorded in 1705–15; road + side 1

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Example Sentences

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Yet before the area was attached to the 2006 film, it was envisioned as a theme park destination dedicated to roadside attractions and trips along the so-called Mother Road.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Women sell beads to a steady flow of tourists from roadside stalls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The data came from a driver’s use of OnStar, which is owned by GM and provides roadside assistance, navigation and other services.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Ron Ford, 75, a volunteer litter picker in Torfaen, said roadside litter was a "constant problem" and certain "grot spots" required repeated cleaning.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Eventually the houses at the roadside stopped altogether, and they were driving along mountain roads, past lochs and heather.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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