Road
A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places that has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by foot or some form of conveyance, including a motor vehicle, cart, bicycle, or horse.
Roads consist of one or two roadways (British English: carriageways), each with one or more lanes and any associated sidewalks (British English: pavement) and road verges. There is sometimes a bike path. Other names for roads include parkways, avenues, freeways, tollways, interstates, highways, or primary, secondary, and tertiary local roads.
Route (noun)
A course or way which is traveled or passed.
“The route was used so much that it formed a rut.”
“You need to find a route that you can take between these two obstacles.”
Route (noun)
A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.
“We live near the bus route.”
“Here is a map of our delivery routes.”
Route (noun)
A road or path; often specifically a highway.
“Follow Route 49 out of town.”
Route (noun)
One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.
Route (noun)
One of the major provinces of imperial China from the Later Jin to the Song, corresponding to the Tang and early Yuan circuits.
Route (verb)
To direct or divert along a particular course.
“All incoming mail was routed through a single office.”
Route (verb)
to connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.
Route (verb)
To send (information) through a router.
Road (noun)
The act of riding on horseback. 9th-17th c.
Road (noun)
A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid. 9th-19th c.
Road (noun)
A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor. from 14th c.
Road (noun)
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. from 16th c.
Road (noun)
A path chosen in life or career. from 17th c.
Road (noun)
An underground tunnel in a mine. from 18th c.
Road (noun)
A railway or a single railway track. from 19th c.
Road (noun)
A journey, or stage of a journey.
Road (noun)
A way or route.
Road (adjective)
At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.
Road (noun)
a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use
“a country road”
“the shipment of freight by road”
“a road accident”
“they live at 15 Park Road”
Road (noun)
the part of a road intended for vehicles, especially in contrast to a verge or pavement
“Clara had to walk in the road to avoid black plastic rubbish sacks”
Road (noun)
a regular trade route for a particular commodity
“the Silk Road across Asia to the West”
Road (noun)
an underground passage or gallery in a mine
“he had to work in a road about six feet wide”
Road (noun)
a railroad.
Road (noun)
a railway track, especially as clear (or otherwise) for a train to proceed
“they waited for a clear road at Hellifield Junction”
Road (noun)
a series of events or a course of action that will lead to a particular outcome
“he’s well on the road to recovery”
Road (noun)
a particular course or direction taken or followed
“the low road of apathy and alienation”
Road (noun)
a partly sheltered stretch of water near the shore in which ships can ride at anchor
“Boston Roads”