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driveway

noun drive·way \-ˌwā\

: a short private road from a street to a house or other building where cars can usually be parked

Full Definition of DRIVEWAY

:  a private road giving access from a public way to a building on abutting grounds
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First Known Use of DRIVEWAY

1871

Rhymes with DRIVEWAY

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DRIVEWAY Defined for Kids

driveway

noun drive·way \ˈdrīv-ˌwā\

Definition of DRIVEWAY for Kids

:  a private road leading from the street to a house or garage

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