Byway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaɪweɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Byway is a noun meaning A road or track not following a main route; a secondary or minor road or path.
Meaning
A road or track not following a main route; a secondary or minor road or path.
More Meanings
- A road that is not frequently travelled.
- (by extension) a little-known or arcane field of study or detail.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: back road, back street, back lane
Although some of its individuality has been lost, this railway byway in North Essex still retains its charm, and is well worthy of exploration by railway enthusiasts.
Though his account of written communication over the past 5,000 years necessarily has a powerful forward momentum, his diversions down the fascinating byways of the subject are irresistible .
Word Forms
- byways
- by-way
Synonyms for byway
Depending on context, synonyms include back street, bypath, byroad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include byroad, bypath, road, sideway, thoroughlane, wise.
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