trailside
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of trailside
First recorded in 1940–45; trail ( def. ) + side 1 ( def. )
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It’s not just his astonishingly off-putting trailside manner.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2023
Also, the Bear Gulch Reservoir — easily reached from the east side and surrounded by boulders — is a great setting for a trailside snack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2022
She also swears by a foam pad for trailside diaper changes and to keep little ones from sitting directly on the snow during breaks, which can quickly lead to wet snowsuits.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
Two hours of steady uphill brought us to the Col du Taibit, a knife-shaped outcropping marked by a trailside shrine to the Virgin Mary.
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2019
We all trekked at our own pace, pausing often for refreshment at trailside teahouses and to chat with passersby.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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