road

1. road (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

Example: In the lightness of my heart I sang catches of songs as my horse gayly bore me along the well-remembered road.

2. road (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Roads in general as a means of travel, especially by motor vehicle.

Example: We travelled to the seaside by road.

3. road (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A physical way or route.

Example: He stirred up his hair with his sprightliest expression, glanced at the little figure again, said ‘Good evening, ma ‘am; don’t come down, Mrs Affery, I know the road to the door,’ and steamed out.

4. road (adj) — sense 4

Definition: At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

5. road (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Of or pertaining to a road bike.

Example: road tires