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Meaning of main road
The primary meaning of "main road" refers to a principal or most important road in a particular area.
Etymology of main road
The term "main road" originates from the combination of "main" meaning principal or most important, and "road" referring to a path or way made for travel.
The word "main" comes from Old English "mægen" meaning power or strength, and later developed to mean principal or most important.
The word "road" comes from Old English "rād" meaning a path or way made for travel, and has been used in English since the 9th century.
Synonyms
highway
thoroughfare
artery
boulevard
avenue
street
route
way
path
road
freeway
motorway
expressway
turnpike
interstate
parkway
driveway
byway
bypass
detour
alternative route
shortcut
main street
principal road
primary road
major road
central road
key road
leading road
prominent road
notable road
famous road
well-known road
busy road
congested road
crowded road
principal highway
main thoroughfare
central thoroughfare
primary thoroughfare
major thoroughfare
key thoroughfare
leading thoroughfare
notable thoroughfare
famous thoroughfare
well-known thoroughfare
busy thoroughfare
congested thoroughfare
crowded thoroughfare
Definitions
- A main road is defined by Oxford Languages as the most important road in a particular area, often connecting major towns or cities.
- It can also refer to a road that is used by the majority of traffic, or a road that provides the most direct route between two places.
Usage Examples
- The main road through the town is currently under construction, causing traffic delays.
- The main road to the city is congested during rush hour, so it's best to take a detour.
- The main road winds its way through the mountains, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Antonyms
side road
secondary road
minor road
back road
dirt road
gravel road
rural road
country road
farm road
lane
alley
alleyway
cul-de-sac
dead end
impasse
byroad
branch road
feeder road
spur road
tertiary road
unimportant road
insignificant road
lesser road
small road
narrow road
winding road
twisting road
turning road