wayside
Americannoun
adjective
noun
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the side or edge of a road
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(modifier) situated by the wayside
a wayside inn
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to cease or fail to continue doing something
of the nine starters, three fell by the wayside
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to be put aside on account of something more urgent
Etymology
Origin of wayside
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at way 1, side 1
Vocabulary lists containing wayside
Example Sentences
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That doesn’t mean that it might not see a reissue along with some of the bonus tracks that got left by the wayside in those days, but right now I’m really moving into the future.”
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
The hard work and sweat-on-the-brow mentality has gone by the wayside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Singleton adds that in the chaos of fatherhood, friendships occasionally fall to the wayside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
When 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic also fell by the wayside, it ensured a new name will go into the record books.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Over the previous months, the government had made numerous proposals that fell by the wayside.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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