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wayside
noun way·side \ˈwā-ˌsīd\
: the land next to a road or path
Full Definition of WAYSIDE
: the side of or land adjacent to a road or path
— wayside adjective
— by the wayside
: out of consideration : into a condition of neglect or disuse —usually used with fall
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First Known Use of WAYSIDE
15th century
Rhymes with WAYSIDE
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WAYSIDE Defined for Kids
wayside
noun way·side \ˈwā-ˌsīd\
Definition of WAYSIDE for Kids
: the edge of a road
— by the wayside
: into a condition of neglect or disuse <… stay up all night and let your schoolwork fall by the wayside … — Lemony Snicket, The Austere Academy>
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