First Known Use: 14th century
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road
noun \ˈrōd\
: a hard flat surface for vehicles, people, and animals to travel on
: a process or a course of action that leads to a certain result
Full Definition of ROAD
1
: roadstead —often used in plural
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3
: a route or way to an end, conclusion, or circumstance <on the road to success>
4
: railway
5
: a series of scheduled visits or appearances (as games or performances) in several locations or the travel necessary to make these visits <the team is on the road> <on tour with the musical's road company>
— road·less \ˈrōd-ləs\ adjective
— down the road
: in or into the future
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Origin of ROAD
Middle English rode, from Old English rād ride, journey; akin to Old English rīdan to ride
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road
noun \ˈrōd\
Definition of ROAD for Kids
1
: a hard flat surface for vehicles, persons, and animals to travel on
2
: a way to achieve something <the road to success>
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